Sierra Leone explosion - in pictures

Firefighters spray water onto a burnt container at PMB Wellington Industrial Estate, east of Freetown. AFP
Firefighters spray water onto a burnt container at PMB Wellington Industrial Estate, east of Freetown. AFP
An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown, killing at least 92 people and severely injuring dozens of others. AP
An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown, killing at least 92 people and severely injuring dozens of others. AP
The explosion occurred after a bus struck the tanker. AP
The explosion occurred after a bus struck the tanker. AP
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who was in Scotland attending the UN climate summit on Saturday, deplored the 'horrendous loss of life'. AFP
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who was in Scotland attending the UN climate summit on Saturday, deplored the 'horrendous loss of life'. AFP
Accidents involving petrol tankers have happened before in Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world. AFP
Accidents involving petrol tankers have happened before in Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world. AFP
Cars were severely damaged in the explosion. AFP
Cars were severely damaged in the explosion. AFP
People watch the blaze in horror. Reuters
People watch the blaze in horror. Reuters
Survivors of the explosion and subsequent fire could be heard crying out in pain in videos shared on social media. Reuters
Survivors of the explosion and subsequent fire could be heard crying out in pain in videos shared on social media. Reuters
Sierra Leone's Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said officials would 'work tirelessly' after the emergency. Reuters
Sierra Leone's Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said officials would 'work tirelessly' after the emergency. Reuters
Connaught Hospital said 92 bodies had been brought in by Saturday morning. About 30 other severely burnt victims were not expected to survive. Reuters
Connaught Hospital said 92 bodies had been brought in by Saturday morning. About 30 other severely burnt victims were not expected to survive. Reuters