At least 6 people were killed in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State after two fuel tankers caught fire and exploded.

According to reports, the tankers loaded with premium motor spirit brushed each other before they burst into flames killing about 6 people.

The incident occurred at 3am on Tuesday, October 20.

Men of Niger State Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps and community members responded swiftly to the scene in consolidated efforts to quench the fire.

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