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08/31/2012 04:50 PM

Tanker truck catches fire in Liberty Township

By: Web Staff

Tanker truck catches fire in Liberty Township

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. -- A fuel tanker truck carrying 4,600 gallons of diesel overturned and caught fire in Liberty Township.

Pennsylvania State Police say the truck swerved across both lanes of traffic before it left the road and crashed.

The driver was able to get out of the truck before it caught on fire. He was treated at the scene with a minor leg injury.

All lanes of State Route 15 were closed while fire companies extinguished the fire.

The driver faces several charges, including careless driving and numerous rollover violations.