At least six people have been killed when an overturned petrol tanker exploded and burnt down 19 houses in the southern province of Binh Phuoc early Thursday morning.
According to police in Minh Hung Commune, Chon Thanh District, the accident occurred at 5am when the petrol tanker collided with a three-wheeled vehicle which was running in the same direction near Minh Hung Market.
“The petrol tanker lost control and ran onto the pavement and then overturned,” police reports said. “Petrol split into nearby houses and burst into flames.”
Director of Binh Phuoc Provincial Police Department, Tran Thang Phuc, said that 19 houses have been burnt down in the fire.
An overturned petrol tanker explodes and burnt downed 19 houses, killing six people in Binh Phuoc Province on November 22. Photo by nld
“The petrol tanker lost control and ran onto the pavement and then overturned,” police reports said. “Petrol split into nearby houses and burst into flames.”
The petrol tanker and houses were burnt in the fire
Director of Binh Phuoc Provincial Police Department, Tran Thang Phuc, said that 19 houses have been burnt down in the fire.
“Many people who were still sleeping in these houses have been injured and six reported dead,” Thang said. “All the injured people have been rushed to hospitals.”
Source: Dtinews