Tanker Crash Triggers Giant Explosion In Italy

Three people were killed and over 60 injured after this huge fuel tanker explosion in the outskirts of Bologna, Italy. The initial fire started when the tanker - carrying highly explosive propane - ploughed into the back of a stationary lorry, at the time queuing in traffic at the Casalecchio junction which connects the A14 and A1 roads.

This soon led to a huge explosion which caused the road to partly collapse and triggered further fires in a car park underneath the elevated highway. The road had been cleared by this point, but still, scores were injured. CNN was told by the local health officials that 55 people were taken to hospital for the treatment of first, second and third degree burns. Many were also hit by broken glass as the powerful shockwave shattered the windows of multiple buildings around the blast site.

Local authorities are currently investigating the crash, and are advising people to avoid the area.