Scene at the explosion. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.
BINTULU: An oil tanker burst into flames in a horrific accident at the Medan Jaya traffic lights in front of Bintulu Medical Centre around 11am, Monday.
Based on unofficial statement, one person was killed, after the tanker collided with a pickup truck that resulted in three other vehicles being burnt in the accident.
Ten firefighters in one fire engine were rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 11.53am.
As of press time, the flames have been brought under control.
The authorities are now in the process of trying to identify the burnt victim.
Motorists react in shock to see massive flames engulfing several vehicles stopped at the traffic lights in Bintulu on July 10, 2017. Footage courtesy of Bomba