Lightning strike causes crude oil tank explosion, Robards KY


A lightning strike caused a crude oil tank near Highway 1299 to explode, scattering debris and oil across a nearby field and road.
Audio|Source: Henderson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Respond to the area near Highway 1299.
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Near Highway 1299.
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Lightning has struck a crude oil tank across from this location.
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The tank has exploded into pieces.
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Pieces of the tank and oil are scattered across the field and the road.
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Location mentioned:
Near KY-1299, Robards, KY 42452
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