SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Xinhuanet) -- A 15-ton truck reportedly loaded with parts of missiles blasted in a tunnel on an expressway near South Korean city of Daegu on Tuesday.

    The blast occurred at around 2:18 p.m. (0518 GMT) in a tunnel on Guma Highway, which links Daegu city and Masan city, reported South Korean Yonhap News Agency. Daegu is some 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

    Fire fighters are trying to control the fire, said Yonhap.

    Witness was quoted by Yonhap as saying six or seven detonations were heard when the accidents occurred in the tunnel. Enditem