Death toll in Nigeria gas tanker explosion rises to 98

The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has reached 98, following an incident where individuals tried to transfer fuel from a crashed tanker to another truck using a generator. The explosion resulted in the deaths of those involved in the fuel transfer process and bystanders, with the possibility of the death toll rising. The tragic incident was exacerbated by a crowd gathering at the scene, including people taking pictures, bystanders, and those attempting to scoop gasoline, highlighting the dangers associated with the practice in a country where gasoline prices have soared due to the removal of subsidies over a year ago.

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