Tanker explosion kills 35 in Benin

A tanker truck has exploded in northern Benin, killing at least 35 people who were siphoning petrol, state radio reported today.

Thu, 25 May, 2006 - 19:57

A tanker truck has exploded in northern Benin, killing at least 35 people who were siphoning petrol, state radio reported today.

Benin’s National Radio said the truck overturned on the road last night and people converged to siphon petrol. The explosion in the crowd killed at least 35 and seriously injured others.

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