January 23, 2011 1:54 PM

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Pak: 32 killed in bus collision with oil tanker

In Pakistan, thirty-two people, including 11 children, were killed and about 20 injured when the bus they were travelling in collided with an oil tanker in southern Sindh province. Officials said, the mishap occurred late last night near Hyderabad city, triggered a massive fire as the tanker was loaded with around 40,000 litres of fuel. Reports said the bus rammed into the back of the parked oil tanker after the driver apparently fell asleep. Rescue service officials said many of the bodies were charred beyond recognition.

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