1 Killed In Fiery Tanker Truck Explosion On Highway 99 in Atwater,

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1 Killed In Fiery Tanker Truck Explosion On Highway 99 in Atwater, California | May 23, 2017

ATWATER -- Fire crews are investigating a Tanker explosion in Atwater near Highway 99 that killed one person.

Southbound Highway 99 is closed at Westside Boulevard due to the tanker fire at Applegate Road.

About 200 people in the area were evacuated. The tanker had just loaded up on fuel in Stockton and was making a delivery to an AM/PM in Atwater. It was hauling about 8,600 gallons of fuel and was just about a quarter mile from its destination.

Highway Patrol investigators believe the truck was going too fast while exiting Highway 99, and hit a concrete divider. The truck then tipped and its fuel started to spill and ignite

The driver of the truck was killed. No other injuries were reported.

Caltrans says to expect delays in the area. There is no estimated time for the roads to reopen.

Smoke could be seen by residents in North Merced about 5-8 miles away from the location.

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