Driver killed, dozens hurt by fuel truck explosion in Noshki

QUETTA: A driver lost his life, while around 60 people sustained injuries, including 20 with critical wounds, after a fuel truck exploded in Noshki, some 160km west of the provincial capital, on Monday.

The truck was one of the vehicles that supplied Iranian petrol brought over by Zambad vehicles to local shops. The injured also included police personnel and several children.

Officials said the truck was parked in the main bus and truck stand, when the driver discovered a leak in its fuel tank.