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At least 86 people are killed and several others are injured when a fuel tanker overturns on a highway in

2025 Suleja fuel tanker explosion — At least 86 people are killed and several others are injured when a fuel tanker overturns on a highway in Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria, and later explodes when people gather to col

Published January 18, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 Suleja fuel tanker explosion.

At least 86 people are killed and several others are injured when a fuel tanker overturns on a highway in Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria, and later explodes when people gather to collect the spilled fuel. [https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/01/death-toll-in-niger-petrol-tanker-explosion-now-70/ (Vanguard)] [https://www.straitstimes.com/world/fuel-tanker-truck-blast-kills-at-least-60-in-nigeria (The Straits Times)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-18).