Details from federal investigators reveal that a gasoline delivery tanker overturned and ignited beneath an Interstate 95 bridge in Philadelphia due to a spilled gasoline from an unsecured hatch on top of the tanker. The incident, which occurred a year ago, resulted in the tragic death of the driver and significant transportation disruptions.
Video evidence showed that the manhole cover on the tanker was left open when the driver arrived at a terminal for refilling and remained unsecured during the journey to the delivery location. The subsequent crash led to the release of nearly 2,500 gallons of gasoline and ethanol, causing a fire that destroyed the bridge and impacted traffic for weeks.
