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A truck carrying flammable chemicals crashed and exploded on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ, killing the driver and forcing evacuations.
A chemical-laden truck exploded on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ, leaving one dead and shutting down the highway. Here's what happened:
A commuter bus rear-ended the truck, sending it into a retaining wall. Then, boom! Cellphone video clips captured the chaos:
Source: X
Environmental Impact
The trucking company confirmed the cargo was flammable and corrosive, but non-toxic. Still, locals are worried:
"I'm an asthmatic... I've been wheezy ever since. It was a heavy smell, an acrid smell that permeated the air," said Dr. Wayne Gangi.
What's Next?
As the clean-up continues, Route 3 reopened Tuesday while the investigation into the crash is still ongoing. The crash highlights the dangers of transporting hazardous materials on busy highways. We at FreightCaviar are sending well wishes to all parties affected by this incident.
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