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A deadly explosion occurred in the western state of Niger after a fuel tanker overturned, killing at least 60 people and injuring scores.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Commander for Niger State, Kumar Tsukwam, said most of those killed were poor locals who had come to collect the spilled fuel despite all the obstacles after the tanker overturned.

Tsukwam said firefighters managed to extinguish the fire.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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