More than 500 vehicles caught fire on the Afghan border [A tanker truck exploded on the Afghan border: more than 500 vehicles caught fire and at least 17 people were injured] On the afternoon of the 13th local time, local Afghan officials said that an oil tanker truck exploded on

More than 500 vehicles caught fire on the Afghan border [A tanker truck exploded on the Afghan border: More than 500 vehicles caught fire and at least 17 people were injured] On the afternoon of the 13th local time, local Afghan officials said that an oil tanker truck exploded on the Afghan border with Iran, causing more than 500 vehicles to catch fire and at least 17 people were injured. According to CNN, several officials said the explosion occurred in the customs office in Herat province in western Afghanistan. Mohammad Rafiq Sherzai, spokesman for the Herat Provincial Public Health Ministry, said at least 17 people have been injured and have been taken to local hospitals. According to reports, high flames and thick smoke can be seen from the photos on the scene, even from a distance. "Everyone was frightened. They wanted to escape, but the car was trapped," said witness Khalil Ahmed. Herat provincial governor Waheed Qatali, said officials had sought help from Iran due to the lack of resources on Afghanistan to put out the fires. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRNA), at the request of Herat provincial officials, Iran will send disaster relief and rescue teams to the region to assist in emergency response. According to reports, the fire only occurred on the Afghan border side and did not affect Iranian customs. (Overseas Network; CK)

Source: Daily Economic News