Dash cam captures explosion of tanker

Updated Apr 18, 2017
Tanker exploded in Louisiana ThursdayTanker exploded in Louisiana Thursday

A tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline exploded when it struck a slow-moving dump truck on I-310 near Luling, Louisiana Thursday, April 13. The tanker driver Glen Robichaux Jr., 31, escaped the blaze and was taken to a local hospital. Chalanta Brown, the 44-year-old driver of the dump truck, died at the scene, according to Fox 24 News. A passing motorist caught the moment of impact on their dash cam.

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