5 killed in central China road explosion

Five people were killed after an oil tank truck exploded in central China's Hubei Province, local authorities said on Saturday.

Three others were injured in the accident that happened Friday night in Zigui County, according to the county government.

The oil tank truck overturned and then exploded, killing the driver and nearby villagers. Three houses were severely damaged by the explosion, the government said.

More than 70 police officers and firefighters joined the rescue.

The cause of the accident is being investigated.