Tanker Truck Crash Sends Flames Shooting Into the Sky

— -- A tanker truck collided with a utility truck in St. Petersburg, Florida, early today, causing a fuel leak and fire that sent flames shooting into the sky.

After fuel from the tanker truck leaked and ignited, thick black smoke billowed, followed by a ball of flames.

According to ABC affiliate WFTS, the tanker was carrying about 10,000 gallons of fuel.

The tanker truck driver received second and third-degree burns, according to WFTS, and was taken to Tampa General Hospital’s Burn Unit.