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A hearth outbreak has erupted at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, shortly after a petroleum tanker overturned close to market buildings on Thursday morning.
The incident comes shortly after residents had been seen speeding to scoop fuel from the fallen tanker.
The tanker reportedly overturned close to the market, prompting residents to reach with jerrycans to gather fuel from the spill.
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