Sun. Jan 11th, 2026
Tanker Explosion on Italian Motorway Creates Massive Fireball

Dramatic footage captured the moment a tanker truck transporting liquid propane gas exploded on the motorway connecting Rome and Naples, resulting in a significant fireball.

The tanker had previously been involved in a collision with another truck. Authorities successfully evacuated all individuals from the immediate vicinity before the explosion occurred.

While the incident caused damage to the roadway and nearby structures, the motorway was subsequently reopened to traffic several hours later.

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