Oil terminal fire and explosion in Guinea kills 18

Guinea explosion

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Over 200 injured, and loss of fuel stores threatens power generation

An explosion and fire at the main oil terminal of the west African nation of Guinea has killed 18 people and injured over 200, of whom 85 were still in hospital two days later. The cause of the incident, which occurred on 18 December, is still unknown and an investigation has been opened.