Tractor Trailer Causes Fire, Destroys Building in Baxter
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 19, 2023
Building destroyed, nobody injured
A building was destroyed after a tractor trailer backed into it and caused it to catch fire, according to officials. The incident occurred on Circle Dr. in Baxter at around 6 a.m. on Friday.
The driver of the truck was backing up to dump gravel when they hit the side of the business, severing a gas line which led to an explosion, as per officials present at the scene who spoke with 5 News.
Fortunately, no one was injured as the building was vacant at that time. However, the building continued burning until 8:20 a.m., while crews worked tirelessly to extinguish flames.
To fully put out the fire, officials said that they would bring in a wrecker to move the truck from its current position.
Roads surrounding this area are now open for public use again.
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Tags: Truck, West Virginia, Accident, Fire, Bridgeport, Baxter W V, Trailer, Explosion, Baxter, Breaking
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- tractor trailer
- State:
- West Virginia
- City:
- Baxter
- Location:
- Circle Dr., Baxter, WV
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-19
- Time of Incident:
- around 6 a.m.
Circle Dr., Baxter, WV
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