A gasoline tanker truck in Fort Worth, Texas, erupted into a massive fiery blaze after colliding with another vehicle and knocking over power lines, critically injuring the driver.
A tanker truck hauling gasoline in Fort Worth, Texas, burst into a fiery inferno on Sunday following a collision with another vehicle and the subsequent downing of power lines. The truck driver was hospitalized in critical condition with severe burns, but authorities confirmed no other injuries. Fire crews battled the intense blaze for hours, continuously spraying the tanker with water and deploying sand to contain the spilled gasoline. Firefighters finally left the scene around 7 a.m. A witness described hearing a 'loud crash' and feeling 'intense' heat from a distance as the fire rapidly spread.
