Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)
Posted on: Apr 07, 2026 07:47 IST | Posted by: Rt
< warm data-start="97" data-end="104">A brobdingnagian fireball and towering columns of joseph black smoking erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing.
The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traffic on the bridge, one of the country’s most important transport links. While the explosion did not occur directly on the bridge, flames billowing beneath the crossing fueled concern over its structural integrity.
Panama’s fire service said the emergency was first reported at around 4:12pm local time and that crews arriving at the scene found multiple trucks ablaze, along with additional tanks under threat. Reinforcements from several stations were called in as firefighters battled to stop the flames from spreading further.
WILD FOOTAGE 🔴 A tanker blast near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City ignited a major fire that spread to 2 additional storage units at the Balboa tank facility. Reports of 3 injuries, no foul play suspected (as of now) pic.twitter.com/GeAcicCVQe
Officials said two people with second-degree burns were rescued during the operation and treated by firefighters. Fire crews were also searching for a possible trapped person while carrying out cooling operations. Later local reports said one person was confirmed dead and two firefighters were injured while tackling the blaze.
Reportan enorme incendio en el área debajo del puente de las americas. Evitar la vía pic.twitter.com/VyhsyIqNKT
Authorities suspended transit across the Bridge of the Americas as emergency teams worked at the scene and inspectors assessed whether the intense heat may have affected the structure. The public was urged to avoid the Balboa area and keep routes clear for emergency vehicles.
Reportan explosión e incendio cerca del Puente de las Américas. Emana gran cantidad de humo. Se detuvo el tráfico en ambos sentidos. pic.twitter.com/tCAjofFRTz
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