13 Feb 2021 | 03:03 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Disruptions ongoing Feb. 13 following fuel tanker explosion in Herat Province near border with Iran
Disruptions ongoing in Islam Qala, Herat Province, Afghanistan, near the Iran border following fuel tanker explosion Feb. 13.
Event
Cross-border disruptions between Afghanistan and Iran are ongoing Feb. 13 following a fuel tanker explosion in Islam Qala in Afghanistan's Herat Province, near the border with Iran, Feb. 13. Dozens of people have been injured and the associated fire has reportedly spread to hundreds of trucks carrying natural gas and fuel. The fire has also spread to the customs facilities on the Iranian side of the border. The cause of the incident is unknown.
Heightened security and ground travel disruptions are likely to persist in the area.
Advice
Avoid the area as emergency crews respond to the incident. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Heed all security personnel instructions.
