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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Athena Freya

Fuel Truck in Texas Explodes — Blaze Engulfs Tanker in Shocking Footage

Thick smoke rises from a burning fuel tanker after a highway crash in Fort Worth (Photo: Al Jazeera/Tiktok)

A fuel truck in Fort Worth, Texas, erupted into flames early on Sunday after colliding with another vehicle and knocking down power lines, leaving the driver in critical condition. Witnesses described a dramatic scene as thick smoke billowed across Trinity Boulevard and the tanker was fully engulfed in fire, prompting emergency crews to respond immediately. Dramatic footage of the blaze has circulated on TikTok, showing the tanker completely ablaze and highlighting the intensity of the fire. The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of transporting hazardous materials on busy highways, raising questions about both driver safety and emergency response readiness.

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