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April 8, 2026
Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)
A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama
TL;DR
- A tanker truck explosion occurred at a fuel terminal in La Boca, Balboa, Panama.
- The explosion generated a large fireball and black smoke, visible near the Bridge of the Americas.
- Traffic on the Bridge of the Americas was immediately suspended due to the incident.
- Firefighters responded to multiple trucks ablaze and tanks under threat.
- Two individuals with second-degree burns were rescued and treated.
- Later reports indicated one confirmed fatality and two injured firefighters.
- Authorities are assessing the structural integrity of the bridge due to intense heat.
- The public was advised to avoid the Balboa area and keep routes clear for emergency vehicles.
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