Indian Embassy To Bring Mortal Remains Of 2 Indians: Abu Dhabi Tanker Blast
India is having a word with the UAE government, to bring mortals of two Indians who died in a tanker blast mishap, Abu Dhabi. On January 18, the Indian Embassy based in Abu Dhabi is in touch with the families of the victims, informed the Indian Embassy via Twitter. Reportedly, two Indian nationals were among three killed and six injured in explosions, confirmed Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador in UAE.
Tags: India, UAE, Tanker Blast, Houthi rebels, mortals
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20 Dead, 7 Injured In Fuel Tanker Blast In Lebanon
In a horrific accident in Lebanon's Akkar district, 20 people lost their lives, and seven suffered injuries due to an explosion in a fuel tanker, on August 15. Following the attack, Lebanese Red Cross society tweeted, ''Our teams have transported 20 dead bodies and more than 7 injured...to hospital in the area". However, the cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained.
Tags: Tanker Blast, Lebanon, Akkar, Red Corss
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Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Kills 25 Including School Students
A fuel tanker explosion in Lokoja, Nigeria has killed atleast 25 people including school students. The incident took place in the early hours of September 23. Reportedly, the driver lost control after the brakes of the tanker failed. Police spokesman Willy Aya stated that several victims were charred so severely that bodies could not be recognized. A video shared online shows huge black fumes erupting from the spot of the explosion.
Tags: Nigeria, Tanker Blast, School students, Lokja
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