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Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Jigawa State, Nigeria Claims Over 150 Lives, Injures Scores Amid Economic Hardship

Majiya, Nigeria — A devastating explosion resulting from a fuel tanker accident has killed at least 153 people and injured over 100 others in Majiya, a township in Jigawa State, northern Nigeria. The tragedy occurred on the evening of October 15, 2024, when the tanker, laden with gasoline, overturned and began leaking its highly flammable cargo into a nearby drainage ditch. Eyewitnesses report that the driver of the tanker was attempting to evade a collision …

Explosion At Seniors’ Complex in Cape Breton Forces Evacuation of Dozens, Injures One: Firefighters Tackle More Hardship

SYDNEY, N.S. – Dozens of residents in a seniors’ complex in Cape Breton have been evacuated following a suspected explosion, prompting emergency response on Friday afternoon. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality reported that the incident led to the displacement of 62 people and one serious injury. First responders were quick to arrive at the scene near Reeves Street, with police, fire, and emergency services managing the situation and helping the residents in finding alternative accommodation. …