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Identifier |
PAR011121 |
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Title |
Multiple accident, tanker explosion, Edo |
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Description |
An accident involved a cement-laden trailer (Dangote) , a tanker and a luxury bus. The bus, suffered a burst tyre, rammed into the trailer which rammed into the tanker. Within minutes, 60 persons are burnt beyond recognition. Fire burnt 16 vehicles, 10 motorcycles, 15 shops and a stall by the road side.
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Start date |
2013-04-05 |
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End date |
2013-04-05 |
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Duration |
1 Day(s) |
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Place |
on Lagos-Benin Expressway at Ugbogui village |
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Number of death(s) |
48 |
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Number of death(s) according to police |
0 |
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Number of death(s) according to press |
60 |
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Protagonists |
other companies, Independent oil companies |
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Causes of violence |
road accident, fire/explosion, oil distribution |
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Sources of information |
The Nation
(60 )
, Other source (private security firms, etc)
(36 )
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LGA |
Ovia South-West |
