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Fiery Maryland tanker truck crash causes massive explosion on highway

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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. 

 

Emergency services have responded to the scene of the disaster.

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.

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.
A Frederick, Maryland home near the scene of a fiery tanker truck crash and explosion appears to have been burned, Saturday, March 4, 2023.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com

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