2 Dead in Tanker-Truck Fire, Explosion on Major LA Freeway

This still image taken from video provided by KABC-TV shows a fuel tanker that crashed and burned early on Aug. 24, 2018. KABC-TV via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A vehicle fire on the 105 Freeway in Los Angeles forced the closure of all lanes, snarling traffic for miles, according to reports.

The Orange County Register reported that two people died after a tanker truck crashed a fiery accident. The incident took place after 5 a.m. local time.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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