One Killed After Gas Tanker Crashes, Explodes on Maryland Highway

A truck driver died on Saturday, March 4, after the gas tanker he was hauling overturned and exploded in Frederick, Maryland, authorities said.

This footage shows large flames and a dense plume of smoke following the explosion on US-15, near Villa Estates and Rosedale in Frederick.

Maryland State Police said flames from the explosion damaged multiple homes and cars. The highway was shut down both directions between Route 50 and 7th Street while authorities responded.

The state fire marshal and Maryland Department of the Environment were also on the scene, police said. Credit: @JovialJay via Storyful

Video transcript

[SIRENS BLARING]

- I got a [INAUDIBLE].

- They got a 6,000 gallon fuel tank. Yeah, you're good to go.

- Kiefer, bust it out, go.

[RADIO CHATTER]

[SIRENS BLARING]

- I got a [INAUDIBLE].

- They got a 6,000 gallon fuel tank. Yeah, you're good to go.

- Kiefer, bust it out, go.

[RADIO CHATTER]

[SIRENS BLARING]

- I got a [INAUDIBLE]

- They got a 6,000 gallon fuel tank. Yeah, you're good to go.

- Kiefer, bust it out, go.

[RADIO CHATTER]