Tanker explosion kills 90, injures 50 in Jigawa

A tragic tanker explosion has been reported in Majia Town, Jigawa State, resulting in the deaths of 90 people and leaving 50 others hospitalized during an attempt to siphon fuel from the fallen tanker.

The news was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a concerned individual early Wednesday morning, October 16.

The user wrote: “In the incident that occurred in Majia Town, Jigawa State, individuals gathered around a tanker that had been involved in an accident to collect petrol. Tragically, the tanker exploded, resulting in over 90 reported fatalities and leaving 50 others hospitalized.”

Following this announcement, many users flooded the comments section to express their thoughts on the tragic event.

See some reactions below:

@iamshrone: “Hard to learn cos poverty won’t even let you think twice but this has always been the result.”

@Al__Misbah: “We should be able to learn from past experiences, this Situation is avoidable. May Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant the injured quick recovery.”

@Abdulmaleekjr11: “We honestly need to move away from having tankers on the road but again it is the cheaper means of transporting fuel.”

@YMagashi: “I know we are hungry, I know we are desperate but 20k fuel is not something to trade your life with.”

@Blackgold7_: “This is sad and good at the same time because they will never learn, A tanker fully loaded had accident and instead of calling the fire service to standby they’re busy scooping fuel knowing fully well that it can explode at any time.”

@benjamin_pepple: “We see this everyday yet we get involved when it occurs later we blame hardship.”

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In the incident that occurred in Majia Town, Jigawa State, individuals gathered around a tanker that had been involved in an accident to collect petrol. Tragically, the tanker exploded, resulting in over 90 reported fatalities and leaving 50 others hospitalized. pic.twitter.com/MjBXp7vVJv

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) October 16, 2024