According to reports from The Tribune a container was on fire on Wednesday morning at Potter's Cay Dock resulting in billowing black smoke that obscured the view of drivers on the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge heading to Paradise Island.

Firefighters are currently on the scene as reported by Assistant Police Commissioner Walter Evans.

More details to follow.

UPDATE 3:20pm:

As details come in it's been confirmed that the explosion involved a "gas truck" or vehicle transporting highly flammable material.

Police are reporting that one man involved in the incident is has burns covering 80% of his body.  He is receiving medical treament.