Overturned tanker causes massive fire, driver dies at the scene

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Overturned tanker causes massive fire in Atwater, driver dies at the scene
Overturned tanker causes massive fire in Atwater, driver dies at the sceneVideo courtesy of Metta Xiong

FRESNO, Calif. -- Caltrans said Southbound Highway 99 has reopened after a tanker truck overturned, causing a large fire on Applegate Road near the freeway. The southbound Applegate exit remains closed.

Video courtesy of Guy Vesco

According to a Cal Fire official, a tanker truck ran off Highway 99, crashed, and exploded into flames. CHP said the driver of the tanker died at the scene.

Action News has a crew on the way and we will update this story as more information becomes available.

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