India, Feb. 21 -- At least four people died, and several people were injured after a truck transporting liquid gas overturned and exploded in Chile's capital, Santiago. The driver reportedly lost control of the truck and crashed.

A video of the incident also went viral, showing flames and plumes of smoke coming out of the site of the explosion. In the video, thick white smoke can be seen spreading rapidly and covering the entire road as cars stop midway.

The accident took place in the northern Santiago commune of Renca, near a major highway and an industrial area, news agency Reuters reported.

The truck was affiliated with a local gas company named Gasco, and the truck driver was among those who died in the incident.

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