Nigeria Tanker Explosion Kills at Least 86 as Residents Attempt to Collect Fuel

The disaster highlights economic struggles and recurring fuel tanker accidents in Africa's most populous nation.

A fuel tanker carrying 60,000 liters of gasoline overturned on a highway in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to a deadly explosion.
At least 86 people have been confirmed dead, with 52 others suffering severe burns, according to local authorities.
Many victims were impoverished residents who had gathered to collect leaking fuel before the tanker caught fire and exploded.
The explosion destroyed nearby homes and businesses, underscoring the broader risks of fuel-related accidents in the country.
Recurring tanker accidents are linked to Nigeria's economic crisis, with soaring fuel prices and widespread poverty driving desperate actions.