Tanker collides with tree and explodes, killing truck driver in Maryland
Authorities in Maryland are investigating a lethal tanker truck explosion that occurred in Frederick over the weekend.
The incident occurred round midday on Saturday, March 4, on Route 15 in Frederick, Maryland, when a tanker truck reportedly collided with a tree and exploded.
In keeping with Frederick County (MD) Hearth & Rescue, when models arrived on scene, they confirmed {that a} tanker truck hauling flammable liquid was utterly engulfed in flames.
Firefighters confirmed that the tanker truck driver was killed. The id of the truck driver has not but been launched.
The flames unfold to a few houses and three different autos. A brush fireplace additionally occurred close to Route 15. The 2 alarm fireplace was contained inside 40 minutes.
No different accidents have been reported.
In keeping with WTOP, the tanker was a CLI Transport car transporting gas to a Sheetz retailer.
“Each CLI Transport and Sheetz are totally cooperating with state police who’re investigating this accident in addition to working carefully with the Maryland Division of the Surroundings and native officers to make sure a secure and environmentally accountable clear up,” stated CLI Transport President John Tippery.
The incident is beneath investigation by Maryland State Police.
