At least 57 people have been killed in Tanzania after a fuel tanker exploded.
Most of the victims perished after hordes of people gathered to collect petrol from it.
According to local media reports, 65 people have also been injured.
The incident happened in Morogoro, a city about 200 km west of the capital Dar es Salaam.
Large crowds tried to siphon fuel in jerry cans after the tanker had crashed.
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang
President Donald Trump on Friday said US forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.
US and Iran signal a peace deal is close
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Victims' families mark Air India crash anniversary with prayers and tributes
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The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Dubai Customs has intercepted 223 live animals hidden inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport in a major wildlife trafficking case.
