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Oil tanker catches fire on Super Highway

At least two people were killed and 10 injured when an oil tanker caught fire on the Super Highway on Saturday.

According to police, “Seven people reached a local hospital by themselves.”

Several people who received burn injuries have been transferred to a hospital in Karachi, Edhi officials said.

Police said the tanker was carrying 44,000 litres of oil which is still burning.

The fire spread to four nearby vehicles including a police mobile.

The accident occurred when brakes of the tanker failed and it began moving in a reverse direction.

 

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