One dead after fuel truck catches fire in Gazakh
Authorities are investigating the death of a person following a fire in a fuel-carrying vehicle in Gazakh, Azerbaijan.
According to the State Emergency Service (FHN), the incident occurred in the Khanliglar village area of Gazakh district. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby fuel tanks, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.
The victim, identified as 32-year-old Shamil Ibrahimov, a resident of Gazakh city, died in the explosion that took place in a “MAN” vehicle at the Gazakh Oil Base Yard. The vehicle’s combustible parts were destroyed in the fire.
The Gazakh district prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the incident. Emergency services continue operations to ensure the fire is fully extinguished and that the area remains safe.
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