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Two Dead After Multi-Vehicle Crash Triggers Oxygen Tank Explosion on I-81
Police said a merging car failed to yield before the tractor-trailer and truck collided, igniting oxygen tanks and killing two people.
- On Thursday, Sept. 10, a multi-vehicle crash on I-81 near Exit 310 in Frederick County left two people dead after a violent explosion of oxygen tanks, Virginia State Police confirmed.
- According to state police, Mario Saldivar-Romaro failed to yield while merging onto I-81 southbound, striking a tractor-trailer driven by Russell Haskins, whose vehicle then collided with Jeffrey Hudnell's truck carrying oxygen tanks.
- The collision sparked a massive fire, causing oxygen tanks to explode and damaging nearby vehicles, including a Fairfax County police car; the deputy inside remained uninjured.
- Police charged Saldivar-Romaro with reckless driving, with additional charges possible following consultation with the Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney Office.
- Motorists seeking updates on road conditions and detours near Exit 310 on I-81 are advised to contact the VDOT Staunton District as the investigation remains active.
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2 dead after fiery I-81 crash triggers oxygen tank explosion in Frederick County, Virginia
نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Explosion: A chaotic crash with fire, exploding oxygen tanks and a billowing cloud of black smoke left two people dead on Interstate 81 in Frederick County. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر موقع Cedarnews الإخباري. للاطلاع على مزيد من الأخبار العاجلة والتقارير الحصرية، زوروا موقعنا الرسمي.
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