Miraculous Escape: Driver Survives Massive Fuel Truck Explosion on Florida's Turnpike

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Source: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Miraculous Escape: Driver Survives Massive Fuel Truck Explosion on Florida's Turnpike
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A fuel tanker truck crashed and exploded on Florida's Turnpike in west Boynton Beach, causing a massive fire and shutting down all lanes of the highway. The driver miraculously escaped without injuries. The crash split the tanker open, releasing fuel and causing a large plume of black smoke. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, eventually extinguishing it. The Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation will assess the damage, and drivers should expect delays throughout the day.

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