A recent East Texas truck accident sent the driver of a Ford Taurus to the hospital while firefighters dealt with the multi-alarm aftermath of a tanker explosion and grass fire. A Department of Public Safety Trooper told the Mineola Monitor that the car struck the truck after the truck driver ran a red light at a controlled intersection.
The tanker truck tipped over on its passenger side, and the driver escaped by climbing out of the driver door and jumping through flames that erupted from the cab's fuel tanks. He was taken to Quitman's East Texas Medical Center Hospital by ambulance.
The driver of the Taurus received emergency treatment at a hospital in Tyler, but despite the severe impact and explosion, neither driver suffered fatal injuries.
In the aftermath of any accident, it's important for drivers and passengers to act quickly and follow a few tips to mitigate any problems in the future:
Understanding these essential tips can help alleviate potential problems down the road in any truck accident. Due to the nature of the state's oil and gas industry-it's not doubt more tanker, truck accidents will occur.
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