Oil tanker catches fire on Super Highway

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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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