An oil tanker carrying 40,000 furnace oil turned turtle after crashing into a mini-truck on Aubara national highway in Ghotki on Wednesday and the oil started flowing on the road. Four people also sustained injuries in the accident, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to police, an oil tanker turned upside down after colliding with a mini-truck on Aubaro highway. As a result, four people boarding Mazda truck were hurt in the incident. The driver of the oil tanker fled the scene.
Police further said when the tanker turned turtle, the oil also started spilling on the road posing a great hazard to the locals.
The furnace oil was being transported from Karachi to Punjab.
Police have advised people to take extra care while using or being near the road.