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A fuel tank exploded on a bridge connecting Crimea with Russia.

The explosion happened early Saturday morning local time. However, the cause of the fuel tank fire is yet to be ascertained. Reuters news.

Russian state media say the explosion occurred when a fuel tank caught fire. However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Video footage shows a train’s fuel tank on fire on the Kerch Strait rail bridge. The adjacent road bridge also appears to have been damaged.

The bridge is used to transport military equipment to Ukraine. Citing the Russian state agency, an adviser to the head of Crimea said that the work of extinguishing the fire is underway.

Meanwhile, Russian state media reported that traffic on the bridge was closed. The bridge in Crimea is believed to be a key target for Ukrainian forces.