Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon, killing at least 20

Sources tell Reuters the blast took place as the Lebanese army was distributing gasoline from a confiscated fuel tanker.

At least 20 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a fuel tanker explosion in Akkar in northern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Red Cross. The explosion occurred early on Sunday morning. At least 79 people were injured and were being taken to local hospitals, according to the Lebanese Red Cross.