Fiery Ohio Tanker Truck Explosion Claims One Life

TL;DR
A tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel lost control, exploded, and caused the driver's death in Ohio. The explosion led to diesel spilling into a nearby river and leaking into Brandywine Falls, resulting in a brief creek fire. Multiple roads are closed, and environmental agencies are working to contain the diesel spread. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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