07.04.2026 10:59
An explosion in a fuel truck parked under the America Bridge in Panama and the subsequent fire resulted in the death of at least one person and injuries to two others. The terrifying moments when the flames reached vehicles passing over the bridge were captured on security cameras.
A tragedy like the Panama disaster occurred. At around 16:12, an explosion took place for reasons still not definitively known in a fuel truck parked under the America Bridge at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
FLAMES SPREAD TO VEHICLES PASSING OVER THE BRIDGE
According to news reports in the country; the fire that broke out after the explosion quickly spread to 2 more tanker trucks in the area. A large number of fire crews were dispatched to the scene. Terrifying moments when the flames reached vehicles passing over the bridge were captured by security cameras, and initial reports indicated that 1 person was killed and 2 others were injured in the incident. A detailed investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident, which led to the temporary closure of the bridge to vehicle traffic.