Over 100 Killed As Oil Tanker Exploded In Pakistan  

Lahore: At least 100 people were charred to death and 75 others severely injured on Sunday after an oil tanker caught fire and exploded on a highway in Bahawalpur district of Pakistan's Punjab Province.

The tanker caught fire and exploded apparently after fuel leakage from its damaged containers. People had gathered around the tanker after it overturned to collect oil that had leaked out. 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 have transferred to District Headquarters Hospital, rescue officials said.