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Leaking fuel tanker shuts down part of State Road 54 in Pasco County

The driver initially stopped for a fire -- but later noticed fuel was leaking.

PASCO COUNTY -- Lanes are beginning to reopen after a leaking fuel tanker shut down State Road 54 between Gunn Highway and Trinity Boulevard in Pasco County.

Crews have offloaded the fuel from the vehicle.

Investigators say the driver first stopped due to a brake fire on the trailer. But, after putting out the fire with an extinguisher, the driver noticed fuel was leaking.

No local evacuations were ordered.

No injuries have yet been reported.

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