World News | Official: Gasoline Truck Explodes in Haiti; Dozens Killed
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Port-Au- A truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern Haiti and more than 40 people were killed, an official said Tuesday.
Port-Au-Prince (Haiti), Dec 14 (AP) A truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern Haiti and more than 40 people were killed, an official said Tuesday.
The blast occurred in the city of Cap-Haitien, former Prime Minister Claude Joseph said.
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“I share the pain and sorrow of all the people,” he tweeted.
No further details were immediately available. Police didn't immediately return calls requesting information.
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Le Nouvelliste newspaper reported that dozens have been hospitalised with injuries and that hospitals were seeking supplies.
“We are overwhelmed,” a person identified as Dr. Calhil Turenne told the paper. (AP)
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