
Benghazi, Libya — A fuel tank exploded in a massive blast in the southern Libyan city of Sebha late on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, the health ministry said in a statement.
The fire caused by the explosion was brought under control, witnesses said.
The blast comes weeks after a fuel tanker blast in another southern Libya city killed several people and injured dozens.
*Ayman al-Warfali & Enas Alashray, Angus McDowall; Editing: Leslie Adler & Tom Hogue – Reuters
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