The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country’s emergency response agency said.

A tanker has exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene, authorities say.The tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state on Saturday.

A tragic explosion in north-central Nigeria has claimed 98 lives after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from a crashed oil tanker. The nation's emergency agency warns that the death count may rise.