Newsweek
Citizens of the northern port city of Cap-Haïtien were seen scooping spilled fuel from an overturned, exploded gas truck as well as off the street itself to use at home. The explosion happened Monday and has claimed the lives of at least 53 people.
Patrick Almonor, deputy mayor of Cap-Haïtien, told the Associated Press that officials believe the accident happened because the truck was trying not to hit a motorcycle.
This is the latest in a string of nationwide hardships, including a fuel shortage spiking up gas prices and causing some gas stations, schools and other businesses to temporarily close. The BBC also reported that Haiti’s fuel shortage is also attributed to powerful gangs seizing control of the fuel distribution around the country…
