A massive double-tanker carrying 50,000 litres of fuel exploded next to Midvale, Utah, causing major highway closures and traffic delays on Thursday (18 January).<br /><br />The vehicle was carrying 40,000 litres (9,000 gallons) of gas and 10,000 litres (1,000 gallons) of diesel.<br /><br />Huge billows of smoke came out from the explosion provoking the closure of both North and Southbound of the Interstate 15 highway.<br /><br />"It was a huge mushroom cloud of flames," wrote the filmer.<br /><br />According to a local report, the driver of the truck escaped without injury and told police he believes his brakes caught fire, which led to the blaze.<br /><br />+++ DOWNLOAD MORE FOOTAGE HERE +++<br />https://www.newsflare.com/video/178145/crime-accidents/tanker-truck-fire-midvale-utah<br />https://www.newsflare.com/video/178144/crime-accidents/tanker-truck-fire-midvale-utah-7
