Deadly tanker explosion caught on camera

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Surveillance footage captures the moment a tanker exploded in China's Hunan province on Saturday (October 6), leaving five people dead.

The vehicle was carrying tons of liquefied natural gas when it overturned on a major highway.

Three firefighters were among those killed in the blast.

Local media said the fire burned into the following day as emergency services cleared the debris.

At the scene, the remains of several wrecked vehicles, including two fire engines.

An investigation has been launched into what happened.