GALLUP, N.M. — New Mexico State Police is investigating a fire and possible explosion that left two people injured Tuesday morning near downtown Gallup.

At 10:04 a.m. Tuesday, Gallup police and fire crews responded to multiple reports of an explosion and fire in the area of Roundhouse Road, between U.S. Route 66 and Interstate 40 near downtown. A few minutes later, the Gallup Fire Department activated a general alarm for all off-duty personnel to respond to the scene due to the size of the fire and smoke.

Fire crews found two commercial semi-tank trucks on fire and a large ground fire. Police closed Route 66 at 2nd Street and Route 66 at 3rd Street – and Maloney Avenue at 2nd Street and Maloney at 3rd Street. They also evacuated the area for safety reasons.

By 10:45 a.m., crews knocked down the fire and had it under control. About 25 minutes later, they fully extinguished it.

Two employees were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo told KOB 4 that it appeared a tanker exploded on BNSF Railway property. However, New Mexico State Police’s hazmat team is still investigating the official cause of the incident.

Details are limited at this time. We will keep you updated on KOB.com and KOB 4 Eyewitness News.