South Walnut in Wilmington reopened after fiery crash

Accident scene at Walnut and A streets in Wilmington (Photo: DFN)
Accident scene at Walnut and A streets in Wilmington (Photo: DFN)
Accident scene at Walnut and A streets in Wilmington (Photo: DFN)
Accident scene at Walnut and A streets in Wilmington (Photo: DFN)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A fiery crash between a car and a tractor trailer closed South Walnut Street near the Christina River in Wilmington for about two hours this afternoon.

The crash happened about 12:30 p.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu sedan collided with the fuel tanks on the cab of a tractor-trailer.

The car and cab burst into flames and athe car was destroyed, with two people in it reported being taken to a hospital for minor injuries.

The trucker was unhurt, police said.

South Walnut and A streets were closed

until the wreckage was cleared.

The driver of the Malibu had a minor leg injury, according to police.