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Archive Home > 2007 > July > 26 > Gasoline tanker explodes on Highway 58, burns roadside trees

Gasoline tanker explodes on Highway 58, burns roadside trees


July 26, 2007

A double-tanker gasoline hauling truck caught fire, exploded and burned trees on both sides of Highway 58 today and forced officials to close down the highway and reroute traffic.

Driver Stephen Shephard was traveling east on Highway 58 about 10:45 a.m. when he noticed smoke filling the cab,....

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