At least 4 dead in east China's oil tank truck explosion

Updated at 19:08 BJT

At least four people were killed and over 50 were injured in the accident, and the explosion damaged nearby residential houses and factory workshops, according to local authorities.

Rescue operations and emergency relief measures are underway.

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Published at 18:30 BJT

Oil tank truck caught fire and exploded on an expressway in Taizhou city, east China's Zhejiang Province, causing chaos and injuries, local authorities said on Saturday. It's unknown how many were injured.

The accident occurred on the highway, leading to the closure of many entrances. Rescue work is underway.