A truck carrying a consignment of fireworks exploded on a major highway in the United States on Tuesday, causing a dramatic fireball that closed the road and prompted emergency response. The incident occurred on Interstate 40 near Memphis, Tennessee, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
local time. The driver escaped with minor injuries and was treated at the scene, according to local authorities. The explosion sent a plume of smoke visible for miles and sparked secondary fires in nearby vegetation.
The highway remains closed in both directions as investigators work to determine the cause. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been notified. The event echoes previous fireworks truck explosions, including a 2020 incident in Texas that caused road closures.
