This photo posted by the Italian fire department on social media Twitter shows the scene of the explosion of the Bologna oil tanker truck. Xinhua News Agency Send
Xinhua News Agency RomeAugust 6 (Reporter Chen Zhanjie) An oil tanker explosion occurred in Bologna, a city in central and northern Italy, killing at least two people and injuring dozens of people.
According to Ansha Society , on the afternoon of the 6th, an oil tanker exploded and caught fire near an overpass on the Bologna Ring Road, affecting some nearby stores and causing about 10 cars to explode. The explosion and fire killed at least two people and injured dozens of people.
An official from the local emergency department who asked not to be named told reporters that 67 people were injured in the explosion and fire, two of whom were seriously injured. Another official also confirmed to reporters that many people were injured in the emergency.
The police have closed the scene of the accident and its surrounding road sections. The video released by the police showed that a large black pit was blown out of the road at the scene.
It is not clear at present the specific reason for the explosion of the tanker truck.
media reported that the explosion was caused by a collision between an oil tanker and a heavy truck. The accident caused some bridges to collapse and many buildings to be damaged.
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