16 killed in NATO oil tanker explosion in Khyber Agency

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16 killed in NATO oil tanker explosion in Khyber Agency

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Authorities have blocked the movement of NATO oil tankers due to security reasons.

21 May,2011 05:10 am

At least 16 people were killed in an oil tanker blaze after a bomb exploded in Landi Kotal area of Khyber Agency on Saturday.The victims were young people who had gathered to put out the fire, a local administration official said.“The oil tanker caught fire after a blast caused by a small bomb before dawn,” he said.“The villagers from nearby houses rushed to the tanker and started to put out the fire. Suddenly the fire erupted again due to another blast and 16 people, including five young boys, were burnt to death, he said. The injured are admitted to Landi Kotal Hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, the authorities have suspended NATO oil tanker supply due to security reasons. At least 30 oil tankers have been destroyed in Khyber Agency so far.