A mass burial has been conducted for 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion that took place at Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State today.
About 90 other victims of the incident are in various hospitals receiving treatment. The explosion happened when the driver of the tanker, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, lost control near Khadija University, Majiya.
The police in Jagawa said the explosion was caused by residents who had rushed to scoop spilt petrol after the tanker overturned.
