I-5 tanker crash, fire, kills 1 in Oregon

By Associated Press

Summary

Oregon State Police said one person died in a tanker truck crash and fire on Interstate 5 near Wilsonville.

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Story Published: Dec 28, 2008 at 1:03 PM PST

Story Updated: Dec 28, 2008 at 1:03 PM PST

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WILSONVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police said one person died in a tanker truck crash and fire on Interstate 5 near Wilsonville.

The freeway was closed in both directions for more than five hours after the accident at about 3 a.m. Sunday because of smoke.

State Police spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings said investigators have tentatively identified the victim but were withholding identification until relatives could be notified.

The fire burned so intensely that Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters could not approach it.

The truck was hauling two trailers of petroleum-based material, possibly diesel.