Dozens killed as petrol truck explodes in Haiti

Dozens killed as petrol truck explodes in Haiti
(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A truck carrying petrol has exploded in northern Haiti, killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens of others in the latest disaster to hit a country whose troubles deepened greatly this year.

The blast occurred late on Monday in the city of Cap-Haitien, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said, adding that he was devastated.

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