[08-08-2026] Fresno County, CA – Two Drivers Injured After Fuel Tanker Catches Fire in Highway 99 Crash in Selma

Two drivers suffered minor injuries after a fuel tanker and a box truck collided on Highway 99 in Selma, Fresno County, on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. after a box truck with a flat tire pulled onto the shoulder of Highway 99. 

Officials said the driver had been waiting for assistance for about 10 minutes when a Peterbilt fuel tanker drifted onto the shoulder and struck the box truck.

The collision sparked a fire that engulfed the tanker, which was carrying approximately 8,600 gallons of fuel. Both drivers were able to exit their vehicles and sustained injuries. 

Selma and Cal Fire crews responded and worked to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby neighborhood.

The crash and fire prompted a lengthy closure of Highway 99 while emergency crews worked at the scene. 

The CHP continues to investigate the collision.

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