Driver Dead after Tanker Explodes in NY

BARRE, N.Y. (WIVB) – This is the worst nightmare for anyone who works around tanker trucks or drives them.

Tuesday morning, there was a fiery tragedy along an Orleans County road.

A tanker truck went off the road and exploded, killing the driver.

East Lee Road, between Powerline Road and E. Barre Road, remains closed after eight hours.

A black smouldering pile is all that’s left of the front cab of the 18 wheeler.

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