South Sudan oil tanker blast death toll tops 150 people

At least 150 people died in South Sudan when a crashed oil tanker exploded as a crowd scooped up spilled fuel, reports said Friday.Senior local official John Ezkia told South Sudan’s Eye Radio that the initial death toll of more than 85 in Wednesday’s explosion had risen to at least 150, after scores died of burns.

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9 years ago

TheCitizen

18 Sep

S.Sudan oil tanker blast deaths top 150

The crash and subsequent blast took place on a road some 250 kilometres (155 miles) west of the capital Juba, close to the small town of Maridi.

 

10 years ago

Daily News

16 Oct

Death toll in tanker accident soars to five

Death toll in tanker accident soars to five
Daily News
THE death toll in the petrol tanker accident that occurred at Mbagala, in Temeke District on Monday night has risen to five. The Temeke Acting Regional Police Commander, Nyigesa Wankyo, confirmed that two more people succumbed to injuries at the ...

 

9 years ago

BBC

17 Sep

Many dead in S Sudan tanker blast

At least 85 people have been killed after an oil tanker exploded in South Sudan, officials say.

 

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Middle East Monitor

01 Mar

Iran calls on people to stay at home as death toll rises to 43

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Daily Mail

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11 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: South Sudan tops fragile state index

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BBC

'Shelling' in South Sudan's oil town

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BBC

South Sudan rebels 'seize' oil hub

Rebel forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the oil hub of Bentiu and want oil companies to halt operations.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Thousands flee South Sudan oil city

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