A gas tanker truck has exploded on a highway north of Mexico City, killing at least 22 people, including ten children.Authorities say at least 36 people were injured in the blast.

一辆油罐卡车在墨西哥城以北的高速公路上爆炸，炸死至少22人，包括10儿童。当局说，在这次爆炸案中至少还有36人受伤。

Officials say the explosion happened early Tuesday in the Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec, crushing and burning vehicles and houses built near the highway.

官员说，爆炸是星期二清晨发生在墨西哥城郊区埃卡提佩，爆炸导致高速公路附近的车辆和房屋被毁坏和燃烧。

Authorities say the driver is under detention while receiving treatment at a hospital.

当局说，司机正在医院接受治疗，并被警方拘留。