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One Killed in Nigerian Tanker Explosion

One person was killed and several injured when a fuel tanker exploded in southern Nigeria on Friday (January 11). The kerosene loaded tanker crashed close to a busy market in Bayelsa state, exploding instantly. The explosion destroyed more than a dozen vehicles and about 34 shops. The incident took place on a major road linking two cities, Bayelsa and Port-Harcourt. Emergency workers arrived late, angry residents said.
 

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