The blast occurred in the countryside of Hama, located north of Damascus and southwest of Aleppo, after a fuel tanker caught fire, Syrian broadcaster Al-Ikhbariya reported, citing a source from the provincial police command.
Authorities said the casualty toll is preliminary and is expected to rise.
No immediate cause was given for the fire that triggered the explosion. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
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