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Freetown fuel tanker explosion
2021 explosion in Freetown, Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with 2007 Freetown explosions.
On 5 November 2021 a collision between a petrol fuel tanker and a lorry at a busy junction of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, resulted in an explosion and a fire that caused 154 deaths and 304 injuries,[1] overwhelming the city's medical services.
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Date | 5 November 2021 (2021-11-05) |
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Time | c. 22:00 GMT (UTC±0) |
Location | Wellington, Freetown, Sierra Leone |
Coordinates | 8°26′39″N 13°09′42″W |
Type | Fuel tanker explosion |
Cause | Collision between a fuel tanker and a lorry |
Deaths | 154 |
Non-fatal injuries | 304 |
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