Tanker Truck Explodes Near I-595: Driver Killed, Highway Closes

Miami FL

01 August, 2021

6:56 PM

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DAVIE, FL — A driver was killed when a gasoline tanker exploded near Interstate 595 and Davie Road Sunday afternoon, the Sun-Sentinel has reported, citing officials with the Davie Fire Rescue. Black smoke could be seen for miles after the explosion, with flames visible to drivers on I-595. The fatal victim had not been identified as of 6:45 p.m. I-595 was closed in both directions as Hazmat units responded. Huge fire on the south side of I-595 just east of the Davie Blvd exit in Fort Lauderdale/Davie. pic.twitter.com/WI8hTOqwzN— Danny Sanchez (@dannysanchez) August 1, 2021