A fuel tanker explosion has rocked a gas station near the Russian city of Surgut, leaving several people injured, authorities said, as emergency crews rushed to contain the blaze.

The cause of the explosion remains unknown. The blast occurred as the tanker caught fire, prompting an immediate response from firefighters and emergency services, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

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Officials said the tanker’s driver and several firefighters who arrived to extinguish the flames sustained burn injuries. All the injured were promptly provided with medical assistance, and their condition is being monitored.

Emergency services quickly secured the area and brought the situation under control. Investigators are now working to determine what triggered the explosion as authorities continue assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident.