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A liquid propane tanker truck exploded on a Highway ramp near Indianapolis Thursday morning, sending flames and black smoke into the sky. Two major highways were closed as a result of the truck accident.

The truck driver was hospitalized with burn injuries, although doctors do not believe that they are life threatening. One other person near the accident scene was taken to a nearby hospital as well.

Two men working near the highway ramp helped pull the truck driver out of the burning tanker shortly before it blew up. Nearby drivers were forced to put their cars in reverse in order to escape the massive flames at the scene of the truck accident, which charred nearby billboards and a cellular phone tower.

The truck accident appears to have been caused by a rollover which separated the cab from the tanker. The tanker caught fire underneath an interstate bridge. The flames could be seen and the heat could be felt for two miles. The highways near the explosion have been closed indefinitely while engineers examine the bridge for safety.

If you have been injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of a truck driver, the experienced personal injury lawyers at The Cochran Firm can help you receive compensation for your damages. Please contact our truck accident attorneys today to schedule your free initial consultation. The Cochran Firm serves clients nationwide.

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