Gasoline tanker crashes and explodes in downtown Grand Rapids

Published
April 04, 2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I-196
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Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Grand Rapids Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A gasoline tanker truck overturned and exploded in downtown Grand Rapids early Saturday morning, sending a massive fireball and plumes of black smoke into the sky. The crash occurred around 8:05 a.m. on southbound U.S. 131 near the Pearl Street exit. The driver managed to jump from the vehicle and run to safety before the explosion, with no injuries or evacuations reported. Traffic disruptions were caused, with the highway closed for the foreseeable future.

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Gasoline tanker crashes and explodes in downtown Grand Rapids

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