Fire breaks out on US bridge after fuel tanker accident

A fire broke out on a bridge in Connecticut, United States (US), following an accident encompassing a fuel tanker.

A fuel tanker rolled over and burst into flames on the Gold Star Bridge
A fuel tanker rolled over and burst into flames on the Gold Star Bridge. Photo: nbcconnecticut.com

This mishap led to the death of one person and two others injured.

The fire happened in Groton, on the Gold Star Bridge.

The fire was sparked when a tyre blew out and had contact with the tanker which was loaded with heating oil, as reported by local media.

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