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REPORT: Massive Explosion Rocks Yola; Many Feared Dead

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A fatal explosion has gone off at a Motor Park in Yola, Adamawa State.
The explosion was so loud it could be heard all over the city, Premium Times reports.

Many people are feared dead but a casualty figure hasn't been released.
“I am currently at the scene and we are helping to evacuate injured to the Hospital, there are many dead bodies all over the place,” an eyewitness, Mohammed Dansabe said.
The scene of the blast is close to the main vegetable market in the town and the explosion occurred as traders were closing for the day and rushing home.

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