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 , Fox 5 DC reports.
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)
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. No injuries have yet been reported.
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)
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
