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Deadly pipeline blast in Nigeria Lagos pipeline blast kills scores
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An oil pipeline has exploded in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, killing at least 16 people and wounding many others, the Red Cross says. At least 200 people have been killed in an oil pipeline explosion in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, the Red Cross says.
With raging fires hindering recovery efforts, it is feared the death toll could be much higher. It is feared the death toll could be much higher.
Officials said the blast in the Abule Egba area happened as hundreds of people were scooping fuel from a pipeline punctured by thieves.Officials said the blast in the Abule Egba area happened as hundreds of people were scooping fuel from a pipeline punctured by thieves.
Some 2,000 people have died in similar incidents in the past decade. Some 2,000 people have died in similar incidents in the past decade, including 150 last May in Lagos.
NIGERIA PIPELINE DISASTERS May 2006: At least 150 killed in LagosDec 2004: At least 20 killed in LagosSept 2004: At least 60 killed in LagosJune 2003: At least 105 killed in Abia StateJul 2000: At least 300 killed in WarriMar 2000: At least 50 killed in Abia StateOct 1998: At least 1,000 killed in JesseNIGERIA PIPELINE DISASTERS May 2006: At least 150 killed in LagosDec 2004: At least 20 killed in LagosSept 2004: At least 60 killed in LagosJune 2003: At least 105 killed in Abia StateJul 2000: At least 300 killed in WarriMar 2000: At least 50 killed in Abia StateOct 1998: At least 1,000 killed in Jesse
In May, more than 150 were killed in a pipeline blast in Lagos.
Despite being Africa's largest oil producer, Nigerians often suffer fuel shortages because of corruption, poor management and infrastructure problems.Despite being Africa's largest oil producer, Nigerians often suffer fuel shortages because of corruption, poor management and infrastructure problems.
Pipelines often pass through poor communities, who break them to steal the precious fuel.Pipelines often pass through poor communities, who break them to steal the precious fuel.
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