HASAKAH, Syria – A harrowing incident unfolded in the heart of Hasakah, Syria, as a burning fuel tanker traversed the city center, leaving a devastating trail of fire in its wake. Eyewitnesses captured the terrifying moments on video, showing the inferno consuming the vehicle as it moved through the streets.
According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, the fuel truck initially caught fire at a local gas station. In a desperate attempt to mitigate the disaster and contain the escalating blaze, the courageous tanker driver reportedly tried to maneuver the flaming vehicle towards a nearby fire station.
The incident, however, resulted in significant casualties and material damage. SANA, citing reports from the Hasakah Health Directorate, confirmed that seven individuals sustained injuries. Furthermore, the raging fire obliterated eleven vehicles and a bus, underscoring the destructive power of the inferno.
Authorities are investigating the full extent of the damage and the circumstances leading to the initial ignition. The event has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the inherent dangers associated with fuel transportation and storage in urban areas.
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