Car slams into Texas gas pipeline causing massive explosion

Car slams into Texas gas pipeline causing massive explosion

March 23, 2022

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A car struck a natural gas pipeline near an Exxon gas station in Texas, leading to an explosion and massive fire early Wednesday morning. 

The pipeline erupted in flames around 1 a.m., according to Mansfield Fire Department. Nearby residents were evacuated and one person was transported to Parkland Hospital after suffering from serious burn injuries, according to reports by NBCDFW.

A car struck a natural gas pipeline in Texas leading to a flaming explosion near an Exxon gas station. The pipeline went ablaze around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.
(Mansfield Fire Department)

The incident resulted in highway lane closures on U.S. 287 and Texas 360 for a number of hours. While lanes have reopened, some sides streets in the area remain closed.

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