WARRI, Nigeria — More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said Saturday. Video obtained by the AP shows a large blaze from the ruptured pipeline at night as villagers look on. In this image made from video on Friday, March 1, 2019, fire is seen from a pipeline explosion in Nembe, Nigeria. More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said Saturday. ___This version corrects by removing reference to Agip, Oando and Shell Petroleum Development Company as joint owners of the pipeline.

Source: Washington Post March 02, 2019 09:35 UTC