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The tanker, loaded with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), lost control before veering into the famous herbal market.
The tanker also destroyed some cars on the road before it came to a halt in the market.
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However, there were different reports over the actual number of casualties. One of the eyewitnesses said he counted five corpses, while another person said he counted 10.
“The gas tanker was moving from Idi-Arere side to Molete. But it suffered a brake failure. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the tanker overran some traders. About 10 people died instantly after they were crushed by the tanker.