Overturned Tanker Explodes in San Diego
Jun 18th, 2010 by RichmondJ
A tanker truck overturned and exploded in a region of San Diego known as Otay Mesa last night. According to reports, smoke rose from the tanker for hours following the explosion.
The tanker truck, operated by ARCO gasoline, was holding two tanks as it progressed down the road just before 5:45 pm. While trying to make a wide turn, the tanker partially overturned, the back tank flipping over though the front was unaffected. Witnesses report that the driver exited the vehicle quickly, attacking the flame using a fire extinguisher.
Firefighters responded to the scene of the overturned tanker soon after, but were still dealing with the effects of the fire hours later. For environmental reasons, the firefighters did not use water to extinguish the fire. Instead, they waited until the flames wore down naturally, a process that took until 7 p.m. Even after that, firefighters remained on scene to ensure that the fuel tanks did not re-ignite.
Neither the driver nor the firefighters were injured in the overturned tanker explosion. However, several local businesses and residences were forced to evacuate for safety reasons. In addition, property damage took place on the road and sidewalk surrounding the explosion.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, it is important that you seek the help you need as soon as possible. If in San Diego, our injury lawyers can provide you with important resources and advice. For a free consultation, contact our San Diego injury lawyers at 858.909.9090.
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