Over 100 burnt to death as oil tanker catches fire in Pakistan's Bahawalpur

LAHORE: An oil tanker crashed and later exploded in Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 100 people, government officials said.

The tanker overturned after trying to make a sharp turn in the city of

Bahawalpur

. A large crowd of people gathered at the scene when it caught fire and exploded, rescue workers said, adding about 80 people had been injured.

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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.