A tragic tanker explosion in southwestern Haiti on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 16 people, with 40 others sustaining injuries, according to local civil protection authorities.
Initial reports indicate that the explosion occurred when a group of people attempted to illegally collect fuel from the overturned tanker in the Calbassier area of the Nippes Department.
The situation escalated into a deadly blast, severely impacting those who were trying to siphon the fuel.
Among the injured, many were transported to a nearby hospital, with officials reporting that several victims are in critical condition, raising concerns over the potential rise in the death toll.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille expressed solidarity with the victims and their families in a social media post, stating that civil protection teams and public health authorities are actively assisting those affected.
Additionally, the government has arranged helicopter evacuations for the most severely injured individuals in need of urgent care.
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