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Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

On Wednesday July 15th 2009, The Hazel Park Fire Department responded to Northbound I-75 at 9 Mile road for a vehicle accident with a tanker that exploded. Upon arrival a fuel tanker was found under the 9 Mile Bridge fully involved. Hazel Park FD requested Mutual Aid from Ferndale, Madison Heights and Royal Oak Fire Departments. The OAKWAY HAZMAT team was also activated for this incident. The 9 Mile Bridge completely collapsed from this incident. I-75 has been shut down indefinitely as a result of this incident.



Read more on this Incident from the Detroit News: [url="http://www.detnews.com/article/20090716/METRO/907160424/Tanker-fire-shuts-down-I-75--collapses-Nine-Mile-bridge"]http://www.detnews.com/article/20090716/ME...ine-Mile-bridge[/url]



You can see the rest of my photos at: [url="http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.smugmug.com/gallery/8924769_5QiJN#592438225_VYJ7f"]http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.smugmug...592438225_VYJ7f[/url]


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

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9 Mile overpass I-75 (or Whats left of it)


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

Crews from The Hazel Park, Ferndale, Madison Heights and Royal Oak Fire departments responded to this incident.



View the rest of the photos at: [url="http://detroitfiregroundimages.smugmug.com/gallery/8924769_5QiJN#592438225_VYJ7f"]http://detroitfiregroundimages.smugmug.com...592438225_VYJ7f[/url]


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

All I can say is WOW!


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - grubber33270 - 07-16-2009

Thats amazing, I take the hint this is a Fatal accident, also how many units operated on scene


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - firstduephotos - 07-16-2009

Saw it on the news this morning. Was hoping someone made it out there for photos. Strong work!!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yourock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Yourock' />


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

no injuries or fatals.


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

Took buffing to a new level...I watched it on the I75 traffic cam. The accident occurred probably 100 yards from camera.


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

Fantastic shots.


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - grubber33270 - 07-16-2009

So just curious is that freeway back open again, do they have all the bridge picked up. also how long did it take for them to extinguish this inferno. Thanks


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Truckman - 07-16-2009

Great photos. From the photos everyone had their hands full!



Also from the news reports the bridge fell and as when most do this, it will be some time before a new one can be built and that road opened again.


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

Great stuff, I also caught it on the news... amazing damage to that overpass!


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

just awesome work !!!


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

Freeway Both Northbound and Southbound will remain closed indefinitely due to the damage to the road surface and the collopsed overpass.... No Fatals just minor injury, The fire burn for about 3 hours before is was brought under control most of it just burned out.


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - karl4700 - 07-16-2009

Outstanding photos!


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - EMTChris67 - 07-16-2009

i was wondering if someone had caught this when i saw it as breaking news on Fox here in the Boston area at 10 pm last night, great stuff


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - NRIfirePhotos - 07-16-2009

AWESOME JOB Buddy! see you soon


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-16-2009

great shots !!!!!!!!! looks like you got right in there.......way to go


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 07-17-2009

OK, YOU GOT THIS WEEKS BEST PHOTOS AWARD!!!!!!!! nice stuff! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tower.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Tower' />


Hazel Park, MI Tanker Explosion 7-15-08 - Guest - 06-09-2013

Nice pic