Tanker Truck Explosion Caught on Cam

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    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge has reopened after being closed due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck leaking a flammable liquid. Crews performed a "vent and burn" technique late Wednesday night in order to stop the leak from a damaged tanker. State police said the coordinated explosion around 11:45 p.m. successfully burned off the isobutane leaking from the truck. Firefighters on the scene were able to get the flames under control around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Westbound lanes were reopened around 6 a.m. Read more at http://www.wdtn.com/dpps/entertainment/must_see_video/cnn-tanker-truck-…