Freetown fuel tanker explosion

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, overwhelming the city's medical services.

Freetown fuel tanker explosion
Date5 November 2021 (2021-11-05)
Timec.22:00 GMT (UTC±0)
LocationWellington, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Coordinates8°26′39″N 13°09′42″W
TypeFuel tanker explosion
CauseCollision between a fuel tanker and a lorry
Deaths154
Non-fatal injuries304
Property damage
  • 22 Vehicles
  • 48 motorbikes
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