Horror as at least 20 people burn to death after speeding bus rams into oil tanker ‘while racing two other coaches’

AT least 20 people have died after a speeding bus smashed into an oil tanker while allegedly racing two other coaches. The bus packed with passengers rammed into the back of the tanker on a motorway near the central city of Multan in Pakistan. AFPRescue workers search for victims in the burnt wreckage of the bus[/caption] Police official Imran Shaukat said: “Three buses were racing. One of them rammed into an oil tanker.” The horror crash sparked a blaze that engulfed both the tanker and the bus, the cop said. Footage from the scene showed the burnt-out wreckage of the bus. The authorities said the tanker’s driver fled the scene. Read more world news CASTAWAY Man, 51, survives FIVE days on deserted island by eating two lemons & charcoal SKY ALERT Russia 'intercepts' British spy plane after aircraft 'crossed Putin's borders' Officials from a state-run rescue service said the bus was bound for the southern port city of Karachi. The rescue service said at least 20 passengers burned to death and six people survived, according to Dunya TV. A rescue worker said most of the passengers were sleeping at the time of the blaze. “The fire was raging when we got here,” he said. Most read in News GLOBAL THREAT Putin vows to 'arm its allies' as Russia strengthens ties with North Korea BEACH BODY BOJO PM stretches out on sun-kissed Greek isle a week after Slovenia spa break SEAFRONT BRAWL Moment topless men throw punches at each other in front of shocked families 'nightmare' Man dies in hospital after 'lethal dose of ANOTHER patient's medication' WEDDING TRAGEDY Brit boy, 14, drowns in pool while celebrating family wedding at Med resort IDIOT ABROAD Brit sparks airport chaos as he announces SIX-HOUR delay in ‘selfish’ prank Deadly road accidents are common in Pakistan, mainly due to speeding and poor road infrastructure. In 2017, an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in the region, killing more than 100 people. And in 2015 at least 62 people were killed in another crash involving a passenger bus and an oil tanker in the southern Sindh province. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.