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Nigeria pipeline explosion kills at least 105 villagers
In southeastern Nigeria fuel from a vandalized pipeline burst near Umuahia, killing at least 105 villagers who scavenged the gasoline. Survivors fear prosecution for theft. many bodies are badly burned and unidentifiable. Authorities say the line was ruptured by vandals and may have been leaking for weeks.
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Nigeria
Lagos
Red Cross
Umuahia
ThisDay
Emmanuel Njewere
Nigerian Red Cross
Nevere
Ijewere
Associated Press
Ndu Aghamadu
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation