A truck loaded with 60 tons of gas exploded in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The situation turned into a big fire, - reports the national portal "Adyrna" with reference to the news site Mongolia News.mn.
"A fire broke out near the large market "Dunzhingarav" in Ulan-Batyr due to the explosion of a truck loaded with 60 tons of gas," the portal reports.
Rescuers and firefighters are working at the scene, the exact extent of the destruction and the number of victims are still unknown. According to preliminary unofficial data, six people died and more than ten were taken to hospitals. More than 20 cars were burnt.
