This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/news/393984-pakistan-highway-oil-tanker/

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
100+ people burn to death after oil tanker flips & explodes in Pakistan (GRAPHIC) 100+ people burn to death after oil tanker flips & explodes in Pakistan (GRAPHIC)
(35 minutes later)
Over 100 people have burnt to death after an oil tanker overturned, spilling its payload on a highway in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur, local media report. Over 100 people have burnt to death after an oil tanker overturned, spilling its payload onto a highway in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur, local media report.
At least 123 people were killed according to sources that spoke with Geo TV Pakistan. At least another 40 people suffered severe burn wounds. They have been taken to two local hospitals in critical condition, Rescue 1122 Director General Dr. Rizwan Naseer told the news outlet. At least 123 people were killed according to Deputy Commissioner Rana Mohammad Saleem Abdul, as cited by Dawn. 
At least another 100 people suffered severe burn wounds, according to the Express Tribune. They have been taken to two local hospitals in critical condition, Rescue 1122 Director General Dr. Rizwan Naseer told Geo TV Pakistan.
Army helicopters have been deployed to take the injured to hospital, according to Major General Asif Ghafoor, the official spokesperson of Pakistan's armed forces.
WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEOWARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEO
After the tanker overturned in Pul Paka area near the National Highway, people in the vicinity rushed to the vehicle to collect fuel. Some were smoking, which reportedly led to the ignition of the gasoline and caused furious inferno, according to initial reports. After the tanker overturned in Pul Paka area near the National Highway, people in the vicinity rushed to the vehicle to collect fuel.
Army helicopters have been deployed to take the injured to nearby hospitals, according to army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.  Some were smoking, which reportedly led to the ignition of the gasoline and caused the furious inferno, according to initial reports.
It has been reported that over 70 motorcycles and a number of cars have also been destroyed in the blaze. Geo TV Pakistan reports that the fire is now under control. It has been reported that over 70 motorcycles and a number of cars were also been destroyed in the blaze.
Geo TV Pakistan reports that the fire is now under control.
Local news outlets report that the bodies have been burned beyond recognition. DNA tests will be required to identify the deceased.Local news outlets report that the bodies have been burned beyond recognition. DNA tests will be required to identify the deceased.
Medical staff fear more deaths, as victims suffered burns to over 70 percent of their bodies.Medical staff fear more deaths, as victims suffered burns to over 70 percent of their bodies.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the initial crash, but first reports coming from the scene suggest the truck had been speeding. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Reports from the scene suggested the truck had been speeding, while Reuters reported it was trying to make a sharp turn when it flipped.