A gas tanker caught fire Saturday in Frederick, Maryland, after a fiery crash, according to local reports.
The tanker truck exploded around 12:40 p.m. ET on U.S. Route 15 near a residential area, killing the driver, Fox 5 DC reports.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Emergency services have responded to the scene of the disaster.
A huge fireball and heavy smoke were seen after a reported tanker explosion on Interstate 15 in Frederick, Maryland, Saturday. (Twitter/@jman87530075 via Fox News)
Both sides of the highway have been closed.
A huge fireball and heavy smoke were seen after a reported tanker explosion on Interstate 15 in Frederick, Maryland, Saturday. (Twitter/@jman87530075 via Fox News)
The scene appeared to involve multiple vehicles, and at least one home near the crash appeared to have suffered fire damage.
Police and firefighters respond to the scene of a fiery Frederick, Maryland tanker truck crash, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Fox 5 DC WTTG)
A Frederick, Maryland home near the scene of a fiery tanker truck crash and explosion appears to have been burned, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Fox 5 DC WTTG)
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
