Oil tanker explosion kills more than 123 in Pakistan
An oil tanker crashed and later exploded in Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 123 people, government officials said.
The tanker overturned after trying to make a sharp turn in the city of Bahawalpur.
A large crowd of people gathered at the scene when it caught fire and exploded, rescue workers said, adding about 80 people had been injured.
The explosion happened in the Bahawalpur region of Pakistan. Photo: Twitter
Local media are reporting the victims are residents from nearby areas who were collecting fuel from the oil tanker when it overturned and caught ablaze.
Dozens of vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, were reportedly ignited in the blaze.
More to come.
Source: Chaudhry Javeed
