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A fuel tanker in the Gulf of Aden caught fire after being hit by a missile attack from Houthi rebels, leading to concerns about potential environmental and humanitarian consequences in the region.
A state of emergency has been declared in the Irkutsk region of Russia after two fuel tankers collided on the Lena River, damaging a container and spilling gasoline into the water. The container was carrying 138 metric tons of gasoline, and authorities are working to determine how much ended up in the river. Emergency services are working to prevent the diversion of water from the river, which flows into the Arctic Ocean.
A fuel tanker caught fire on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, after a passenger car tire blew out and hit the tanker, causing it to spill about 2,200 gallons of fuel. The accident resulted in the death of the truck driver and several injuries. The southbound lanes of the bridge remain closed while the investigation is ongoing, and the Department of Transportation is conducting a structural analysis of the bridge. Buildings below the bridge were also on fire, and the environmental team is working to contain the fuel oil that spilled out onto the river.
A fuel tanker caught fire on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, causing the bridge to be partially closed and buildings below to catch fire. Northbound traffic has resumed, but southbound lanes are still closed. Injuries have been reported, but it's unclear if they are on the bridge or in the buildings below. The investigation is ongoing.
A fuel tanker rollover caused a massive fire on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, leading to significant traffic delays on Interstate 95. The fire spread to buildings below the bridge, and injuries have been reported. Northbound lanes have reopened, but southbound lanes remain closed. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.