25 June,2017 12:30 PM IST | Islamabad | IANS
At least 123 people were killed when an oil tanker exploded after it overturned in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday morning, police said
Local residents (R) look at burnt bodies after an oil tanker caught fire following an accident on a highway near the town of Ahmedpur East, some 670 kilometres (416 miles) from Islamabad on June 25, 2017. At least 123 people were killed and scores injured in a fire that broke out after the oil tanker overturned in central Pakistan early on June 25 and crowds rushed to collect fuel, an official said. Pic/AFP
At least 123 people were killed when an oil tanker exploded after it overturned in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday morning, police said.
According to the police, people from nearby areas were collecting fuel from the oil tanker which had skidded off the highway and overturned in Bahawalpur city's Ahmed Pur Sharqia area, reports The News International.
Over 70 others were injured. They were moved to Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital and other health facilities. The toll may increase as many of the injured are said to be in critical condition, the police added.
The fire brigade arrived on the site of the incident shortly after the blaze started and rescue operations are underway, reports Dawn news. Two fire engines battled the fire and eventually gained control over it. Six cars and 12 motorcycles parked in the vicinity were also severely damaged.
