Caphiridzange explosion

The Caphiridzange explosion was an accident that occurred on 17 November 2016.[2][3] 80 people were killed and more than a hundred people injured in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Caphiridzange, Tete Province, Mozambique.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The fuel tanker was en route to Malawi at the time and carried 30,000 liters of gasoline.[11] The government subsequently declared three days of national mourning on 19 November to pay tribute to the victims.[12]

Caphiridzange explosion
Location of Tete Province in Mozambique
Date17 November 2016
LocationCaphiridzange, Tete Province, Mozambique
CauseUnder investigation
Deaths80[1]
Non-fatal injuries100+ (35 seriously)

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References
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  6. "News from The Associated Press". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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  10. "Mozambique fuel tanker blast kills dozens". 18 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016 – via www.bbc.com.
  11. "Explosion d'un camion-citerne au Mozambique: 80 morts selon le dernier bilan" (in French). La Libre. 21 November 2016.
  12. "Mozambique : 80 personnes décèdent dans l'explosion d'un camion-citerne" (in French). Jeune Afrique. 21 November 2016.


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