An overturned oil tanker exploded in Cross River State while dozens of people were scooping up the leaking fuel and many were killed, the police and witnesses said.
Tag: Explosions (Accidental)
‘New Year Miracle’ in Russia: Baby Is Pulled From Rubble
A baby boy survived subzero temperatures overnight in the rubble of an apartment building that was badly damaged by an explosion linked to a gas leak.
7 Dead and Dozens Missing in Russia Building Collapse
A gas leak was thought to be the cause of the early-morning blast that brought down a residential apartment building in central Russia.
Czech Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 13
Fire and smoke forced rescue workers to turn back, so the number of casualties was unclear. It was the nation’s deadliest mining disaster since 1990.
Explosion in Japan Injures Dozens in Crowded Pub
The blast in Sapporo was powerful enough to shatter windows across the street.
Restaurant Explosion in Japan Injures More Than 40
Most of those hurt had mild injuries, but one person was in serious condition. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, the police said.
Explosion Near Chemical Plant in China Kills at Least 23
Fire engulfed dozens of trucks near the plant in Hebei Province after a blast that could be heard more than a mile away. The cause was unclear.