The incident that occurred in Pakistan's eastern region of Punjab killed at least 123 people, according to local Geo TV channel.
Witnesses: People were smoking near overturned tanker while others collected leaking fuel.!23 dead and counting #Bahawalpur #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/NQjTlq8qeS
— Blazing Fury (@FuryBlazing) 25 июня 2017 г.
Another 40 people were taken to hospitals with 70 percent burn injuries, and the rescue operation is underway. The media reported that the locals gathered near the tanker to collect fuel that had leaked out of it. According to eyewitnesses, some people smoked cigarettes, which could lead to fire. The blaze spread to dozens of vehicles, including 75 motorcycles and four cars.
#BREAKING At least 123 killed after oil tanker fire in Pakistan pic.twitter.com/GITab3UzmS
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) 25 июня 2017 г.
Rescue services and firefighters are on the scene, responding to the incident.
The fire has been localized, but traffic on the road has not yet been restored.
