Liquefied gas tanker explodes after getting stuck in height limit barrier

At 9:30 p.m. on October 28, the authorities of Hung Yen province promptly extinguished the fire caused by a tanker truck carrying liquefied gas exploding after hitting a height-limit barrier at the junction between Lac Dac station and the gate of Pho Noi A Industrial Park (in Nhu Quynh commune, Hung Yen province).

Accordingly, at around 8:00 p.m. the same day, a tanker carrying liquefied gas arrived at the area between Lac Dac station and the gate of Pho Noi A Industrial Park. Due to the driver's lack of observation, the fuel tank of the vehicle got stuck in the height-limit barrier across the road. Then, the tanker exploded, the surrounding ground shook. Liquefied gas and dust flew dozens of meters away, catching fire. Many passersby were frightened, some motorcyclists were startled and fell onto the road.

Hung Yen Province Fire Prevention and Fighting Force quickly dispatched many fire trucks and officers and soldiers to the scene to control the fire. The fire area was cordoned off by the authorities, prohibiting people and workers from approaching due to the risk of spreading explosion.

The incident caused the tanker truck to catch fire and be severely damaged; the driver was taken to the hospital by authorities for emergency treatment.

Currently, Hung Yen province authorities are investigating and clarifying the cause of the incident.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/xe-bon-cho-khi-hoa-long-phat-no-sau-khi-mac-ket-vao-barie-gioi-han-chieu-cao-20251028222813540.htm