Gas Tanker Explosion Forces Closure on Highway 99 Near Selma
TL;DR
A gas tanker carrying about 8,600 gallons of fuel exploded on the southbound lanes of Highway 99 near Second Street in Selma, Fresno County, causing a massive fire and a roadway closure. The driver was reported in critical condition, and traffic was diverted to SR-43 as firefighters battled the blaze and the scene was secured for several hours.
- Massive explosion on California highway as tanker carrying 8,600 gallons of gas erupts into flames New York Post
- Semi-truck fire shuts down part of Highway 99 in Selma kmph.com
- Fuel tanker crash on HWY 99 in Selma, thick smoke in air yourcentralvalley.com
- Southbound Highway 99 closed after fuel tanker catches on fire after crash in Selma Fresno Bee
- Portion of Highway 99 near Selma closed following semi on fire, CHP says abc30.com
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