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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast, says official

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A gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Liberia has claimed at least 40 lives, according to the country’s chief medical officer.

Francis Kateh confirmed the incident that occured late on Tuesday when a fuel truck crashed in Totota, Lower Bong County, leading to a subsequent explosion that resulted in numerous casualties.

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