Pakistan, Feb. 20 -- At least four people were killed and 17 others injured after a truck carrying liquid gas overturned and exploded in Santiago, Chile, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The driver of the truck, who reportedly lost control, was among those who died in the incident.

The explosion occurred in the northern Santiago commune of Renca, near a major highway and an industrial area. Firefighters said the blast was powerful enough to be felt within a 150 to 200-meter radius, causing damage to at least 50 vehicles. Videos circulating on social media showed flames rising from the site of the accident, highlighting the severity of the incident.

Claudio Orrego, governor of the Santiago metropolitan region, reported that five of the...