Three ministers are on the scene 2 000 kms north of Maputo to supervise the help and probe the cause of the accident.

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Filipe Nyusi says tragedy has once again knocked on the door, referring to the deaths of 50 people in Tete province last year from drinking contaminated beer.

Government’s now saying the explosion occurred after driver of the Malawi-bound truck, stopped to sell fuel to locals.

They’re saying at least 56 people died, having yesterday put the death toll at 73.

This could relate to the number of bodies actually recovered.

Coffins have been provided for the identified victims.

Those burned beyond recognition have been buried in a mass grave.

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