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Pakistan Oil Tanker Truck Explosion Kills at Least 123

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At least 123 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames near the Pakistani city of Ahmedpur East, local officials say.

A crowd had gathered reportedly to collect fuel leaking from the overturned vehicle when it caught fire. Dozens are being treated in hospital, BBC reports. People smoking at the scene may have sparked the fire, Pakistan's Geo TV reports, quoting eyewitnesses.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the tanker had been speeding when it overturned.


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