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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sun Aug 25, 2024, 02:22 PM Aug 25

Driver killed in Woodbridge crash had gasoline in cab

Driver killed in Woodbridge crash had gasoline in cab

Veronica Canales | veronica.canales@wtop.com
August 25, 2024, 10:54 AM

A man who died in a fiery crash in Woodbridge, Virginia, had placed gasoline in the passenger area of the car before it caught on fire, according to Prince William County police.

The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan Road.

The crash caused an explosion that rattled nearby buildings, police said.

When officers arrived, they found the silver sedan engulfed in flames. The driver died at the scene.

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Driver killed in Woodbridge crash had gasoline in cab (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 25 OP
Gasoline is a very hazardous material Walleye Aug 25 #1

Walleye

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1. Gasoline is a very hazardous material
Sun Aug 25, 2024, 02:24 PM
Aug 25

I think of that every time they criticize electric cars for their possibly dangerous batteries

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