Atlanta, Ga. 5/16/2008 12:59:43 AM
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Pipeline Blast in Nigeria Kills at least 100

At least 100 people have been killed following an accident in which a bulldozer ruptured an oil pipeline in Lagos, Nigeria causing an explosion that ripped through a suburban neighborhood and set schools and homes ablaze.

 

Rescue workers are continuing to look for those injured as hospitals have been flooded with victims of the blast.

 

Pipeline explosions have become more common in Nigeria as many citizens look to cut holes and steal oil.

 

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