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Unsecured Hatch Led to I-95 Bridge Collapse, New Report Reveals

Federal investigators confirm spilled gasoline from an open tanker hatch caused the fatal crash and subsequent fire.

  • Video evidence shows the tanker hatch was open when the driver left the terminal.
  • The crash killed the driver and disrupted a major interstate for weeks.
  • Firefighters faced multiple explosions from gasoline runoff in storm sewers.
  • The permanent bridge replacement opened to traffic in November.
  • NTSB's final report on the incident is expected next year.
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