Fuel tanker truck explodes on Gold Star Bridge and engulfs Connecticut buildings in flames

A fule tank tractor has rolled over and exploded on a Connecticut bridge leaving at least one person dead, as terrifying video shows flames pouring onto buildings below.

The tanker crashed on the Gold Star Bridge, which crosses the Thames River and connects Groton to New London, on Friday morning, sparking a massive blaze on the overpass.

The rollover briefly halted traffic in both directions on Interstate 95, according to the New London Police Department.

“Due to a serious motor vehicle accident on the Gold Star Bridge, both lanes of I-95 are shut down and the bridge is closed to traffic,” said training New London Police Sgt. Joseph Pelchat.

New London Mayor Michael Passero confirmed the tanker driver died in the crash.

Two passengers in a car involved in the crash were taken to the hospital