The tanker exploded on a major highway in Mexico City, with dozens of people suffering burns. Photo: AP PHOTO

A gas tanker truck exploded and burned multiple vehicles under a Mexico City highway, killing three people and injuring 70 others.

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The crash of the truck carrying more than 49,500 litres of fuel on a major highway sent flames and smoke billowing over the south of the capital.

Mayor Clara Brugada called the explosion an emergency that burned nearly 30 vehicles and left 19 of those injured in grave condition, including the driver of the truck. Among those injured were a baby

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