At least 70 people have died after a fuel tanker explosion rocked Cap-Haitien, Haiti’s second-largest city, late Monday. The tragedy unfolded as desperate residents rushed to collect spilled gasoline from an overturned truck—a grim snapshot of the nation’s worsening fuel crisis. 🚨
CGTN footage from local stringers shows charred debris, overwhelmed rescuers, and makeshift medical tents crowded with survivors. The tanker reportedly flipped while swerving to avoid a motorcycle, sparking a deadly stampede for fuel before the blast. 🔥
Haiti has faced months of fuel shortages due to political instability and gang blockades, forcing many to rely on black-market supplies. 💔 Officials warn the death toll could rise as hospitals struggle to treat severe burns.
