Fireworks truck catches fire on Tennessee highway, creating unintended pyrotechnic display
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire on June 6 near Chattanooga, Tennessee, causing the cargo to ignite and create a spectacular display visible from the highway. The incident stopped traffic in both directions but was quickly brought under control by local fire departments with no injuries reported. The incident drew onlookers who filmed the unexpected pyrotechnic event.
A truck hauling fireworks caught fire on June 6 along a Tennessee highway near Chattanooga, triggering an unintended pyrotechnic display as the cargo ignited. The trailer was full of fireworks that discharged in multiple directions following the fire, creating a spectacular scene that stopped traffic in both directions. Eyewitnesses filmed the incident, which lasted several minutes. Local fire department personnel responded quickly and brought the situation under control without any reported injuries. The incident occurred ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display
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