A dramatic video shows a tanker truck carrying ethanol exploding on a busy highway in Brazil. A massive fire engulfed the area, leaving five people injured and 25 vehicles burned.
On the afternoon of Sunday (6th), a tanker truck carrying ethanol overturned at kilometer 233 of the BR-101 highway in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The accident caused an explosion that left five people injured and 25 vehicles burned.
According to the Fire Department, 22 cars and three semi-trucks were affected by the flames.
A highway camera video shows the moment the truck driver seemingly loses control and overturns the vehicle. Moments later, the contents of the tanker truck explode, and the fire engulfs the area.
The driver and his wife suffered burns to their upper and lower limbs. Three other people were also burned and were taken to the hospital by ambulances from the highway concessionaire.
The road remained blocked for several hours, causing a queue and significant traffic congestion in the area. Firefighters worked on cooling down the loads from the other trucks that caught fire, in addition to the tanker truck.
What a tragedy this accident on the BR-101 South in Santa Catarina.
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