One person is dead after a major crash and tanker explosion in Frederick County Saturday that sent a large plume of smoke in the air and caused back-ups on US Route 15.
FOX 5's David Kaplan bring us the latest from the scene, and we hear from people in their area as they describe the scary incident.
According to fire personnel, the tanker was filled with a flammable liquid, which investigators believe was gasoline or diesel fuel. According to Maryland State Police, the flames caused by the explosion damaged six homes and five cars near the scene. Officials say some hazardous material leaked from the tankers, but crews at the scene were able to quickly contain them prior to them reaching Carroll Creek or Frederick's sewage system.They also say that there is no hazardous material risk to the public in the aftermath of the explosion and fire, adding that the environmental impacts of the incident will be continually monitored.
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