*Breaking News: Tanker Explosion Claims 107 Lives, Dozens Injured in Huntsville, Alabama**
A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion occurred in Huntsville, Alabama, on Monday, April 28, 2025, resulting in at least 107 fatalities and leaving dozens more injured. The incident took place during the afternoon rush hour near the intersection of Memorial Parkway and Governors Drive, a heavily trafficked area in the city.
According to local authorities, the explosion was triggered when a tanker truck, carrying an undisclosed flammable liquid, collided with a passenger vehicle, causing a massive fireball that engulfed multiple vehicles and structures in the vicinity. Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom followed by thick black smoke rising into the sky.
Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and assist the injured. Hospitals in the area have been overwhelmed with casualties, many suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation. The Huntsville Fire Department has confirmed that the fire has been contained, but cleanup efforts are expected to continue for several days.
Local and state officials have expressed their condolences to the victims and their families. Governor Kay Ivey has pledged state resources to assist in the recovery efforts and has called for a full investigation into the cause of the explosion.
This tragedy marks one of the deadliest transportation-related accidents in Alabama’s history. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue and cleanup operations proceed.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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