A massive gas tanker crashes in Maryland and EXPLODES into a fireball, killing the driver and setting local residents’ homes ablaze as large plumes of black smoke and embers rise from the crash site
- An overturned gas tanker exploded in a massive fireball, killing the driver and setting fire to nearby homes and cars
- Hazmat teams, along with emergency response teams, have responded to the incident with reports of a “burning smell” filling the area and reports of a fuel spill
- Footage filmed by local residents, some of whom were seen gaping near the massive blaze, shows large plumes of black smoke billowing from the crash site
An apocalyptic scene was unfolding in Frederick, Maryland when an overturned gas tanker erupted into a massive fireball, killing the driver and setting fire to nearby homes and cars.
Hazmat teams, along with emergency response teams, have responded to the incident, reporting reports of a “burnt smell” in the area.
Footage filmed by local residents, some of whom were seen gaping near the massive blaze, shows large plumes of black smoke, ash and embers rising from the crash site.
The Maryland State Police said the accident occurred on Route 15 in Maryland and the tanker’s driver was killed in the incident. No other deaths or injuries were immediately reported.
An apocalyptic scene was unfolding in Frederick, Maryland when an overturned gas tanker erupted into a massive fireball, killing the driver and setting fire to nearby homes and cars
Footage filmed by local residents, some of whom were seen gaping near the massive blaze, shows large plumes of black smoke, ash and embers rising from the crash site
A gas tanker truck crashed next to a neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland, resulting in a massive explosion that set several homes on fire. pic.twitter.com/UijH6sIZX7
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According to a tweet from MDSP, the freeway between Route 50 and 7th Street was closed.
Frederick’s Division of Fire & Rescue Services (DFRS) personnel were also at the scene of “an apparent tanker explosion,” Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor said in a Facebook post.
The mayor is asking residents to avoid the area, but footage circulating on social media shows residents being drawn into the tragic incident like moths to a flame, some standing inches from the blaze.
MDSP said in a tweet, “Several vehicles and homes were damaged by flames from the fire caused by the overturned tanker.”
The Environment Agency was also informed of the incident.
Emergency services are at the scene and it’s not clear what caused the inferno
According to a tweet from MDSP, the freeway between Route 50 and 7th Street was closed
The Maryland State Police said the accident occurred on Route 15 in Maryland and the tanker’s driver was killed in the incident. No other deaths or injuries were immediately reported
Firefighters were seen putting out vehicles burned out by the fire
Responders appear to be making progress in controlling the fuel fire, but a hazmat chain is being put in place to deal with the fuel spill
At least one other vehicle was wrecked on I-15 and massive traffic delays are being recorded after both sides of the freeway were closed
The truck reportedly crashed near Apple Road, causing at least “some of the fuel load to veer off the road and into storm drains,” Atlas News reported.
Responders appear to be making progress in controlling the fuel fire, but a hazmat chain is being put in place to deal with the fuel spill.
Emergency services are at the scene and it’s not clear what caused the inferno.
At least one other vehicle was wrecked on I-15 and massive traffic delays are being recorded after both sides of the freeway were closed.