A gasoline tanker overturned and exploded Monday morning at an on-ramp from Route 90 to Route 130 in Pennsauken, causing flames and smoke near the Betsy Ross Bridge, reports say.

Numerous homes were evacuated nearby as the tanker, which was holding 8,900 gallons of gasoline, burns and the product travels through a residential area, according to various media reports including 6 ABC, which reported the accident occurred around 11 a.m.

The truck's driverwas brought to Cooper University Hospital, where he is in stable condition.

A foam task force was dispatched, extinguishing most of the flames before 1 p.m.

The Delaware River and Port Authority has announced via Twitter that the Betsy Ross Bridge is open in both directions, but the eastbound exit for Route130 Cinnaminson/Camden is closed due to the fire.

The sound of the explosion startled some residents of Wynham Road, whose homes back up to the highway ramp.

"It was a heck of a wakeup," said Wyndam Road resident Greg Wicker, as neighbors gathered outside their homes in the wake of the accident that sent billowing black smoke into the air.

Wicker, who had been asleep when the accident occurred, reported along with other neighbors hearing several explosions at the time of the accident.

"I had a ringside seat," said Wicker, who lives across the street from one of the residences that backs up to the on-ramp.

Lindsey Figueroa came to check on her 93-year-old grandmother who had called her in wake of the accident.

"I thought she was burning the house down."

Figueroa was concerned about the fumes from the fire and possible smoke damage. Neighbors had been evacuated from homes in the area of the fire for their safety.

As of 1:30 p.m., police said Wyndam Road residents on the opposite side of the street had been allowed to return home. Those on the other side of the street whose property backs up to the scene of the fiery crash remained outside.

All residents were back in their homes by 3:30 p.m., according to Camden County Spokesman Dan Keashen.

-- Reporter Mark Daniels contributed to this report

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