Deadly oil tank explodes in Pakistan, hundreds killed

  • 7 years ago
At least 123 people were killed when an oil tanker exploded in the Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Authorities said dozens of people were seriously burned and are currently being treated in the hospital. The tanker allegedly overturned due to speeding and later burst into flames, according to media reports. Pakistan's Geo TV reported that there were people smoking at the scene, which could have also sparked the fire.

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