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At least 100 people were killed as an oil tanker caught fire after it overturned in Bahawalpur's Ahmed Pur Sharqia on Sunday morning, DawnNews reported.
Seventy-five others were severely injured as the oil tanker caught on fire and exploded on the National Highway.
People had gathered around the tanker after it overturned to collect oil that had leaked out, according to Radio Pakistan.
The fire brigade arrived on the site of the incident shortly after the blaze started and rescue operations were initiated.
Two fire engines battled the fire and eventually gained control over it.
At least six cars and 12 motorcycles were burnt in the blaze.
The injured were transferred to District Headquarters Hospital, rescue officials said.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1341713/100-killed-in-oil-tanker-fire-in-bahawalpur
Seventy-five others were severely injured as the oil tanker caught on fire and exploded on the National Highway.
People had gathered around the tanker after it overturned to collect oil that had leaked out, according to Radio Pakistan.
The fire brigade arrived on the site of the incident shortly after the blaze started and rescue operations were initiated.
Two fire engines battled the fire and eventually gained control over it.
At least six cars and 12 motorcycles were burnt in the blaze.
The injured were transferred to District Headquarters Hospital, rescue officials said.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1341713/100-killed-in-oil-tanker-fire-in-bahawalpur