VIDEO: Oil Tanker Explodes in Turkey

A powerful explosion has erupted near an oil tanker in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş province, Turkey. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

According to Ermenihaber, the blast has ignited a fire and closed the Kahramanmaraş-Gaziantep highway. Emergency services and ambulances have arrived at the scene.

There is a risk that the fire resulting from the explosion may reach residential areas.

Turkish media are reporting that an investigation is underway.