There are unconfirmed reports of five drivers burnt to death at the Kasumbalesa border post in Zambia.

According to a report from FESARTA the incident occurred at around 17:00 Zambian time on Monday, 24 November.

Unconfirmed reports allege a petrol tanker was leaking and the petrol spread to an area where drivers were cooking. In the ensuring fire and explosion unconfirmed reports allege a 100 trucks were affected.

The area does not have a dedicated fire department and unconfirmed reports claim the fire lasted until the early hours of Tuesday, 25 November.

It is unknown how many drivers were injured in this explosion.