Several killed after tanker explodes on highway

Explosion on Italian highway.

BORGO PANIGALE, Italy — TRENDING STORIES:

Police said that there was a crash on the highway between a tanker and a vehicle carrier that was hauling vans. The crash caused the blast and fire, Metro reported.

Emergency workers near the crash were enveloped by a later, larger explosion. There is no official word on their condition but are feared to be badly injured or dead.

Cars are on fire under the highway at a Peugeot dealership, Metro reported.

Drivers have been warned that it could be difficult to see because of the smoke from the blast. The road has been closed in both directions, The Daily Star reported.