An overturned diesel fuel tanker on southbound I-25 in Castle Pines led to a closure for hazmat cleanup, with two right lanes still closed as of 12:10 p.m. The crash occurred at 2:21 a.m., resulting in a large diesel fuel spill and serious injuries to the driver. Crews worked to stop the fuel leak, with hazmat personnel containing about 2,500 gallons of the 9,000-gallon capacity tanker. The cleanup effort involved drilling holes into the damaged tank to siphon the fuel into a new tanker, and the road was partially reopened by midday.
The US Coast Guard Cutter Alder accidentally discharged about 500 gallons of diesel fuel off the coast of Northern California, with officials investigating potential impacts to sensitive sites but not expecting shoreline effects. The spill follows a recent incident off Southern California's coast, and both occurrences come after a major crude oil spill in the same area in October 2021.
A train derailed in Loveland, Colorado, spilling hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel after a locomotive punctured a fuel tank, but the spill was contained and did not reach any water sources. The incident occurred on the Great Western Railway line, and cleanup efforts are underway with the assistance of various emergency response agencies. This marks the second train derailment in northern Colorado within the past week and a half, following an Amtrak train derailment in Weld County.
Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel from the Sherwin-Williams manufacturing plant spilled into the Cuyahoga River due to a generator failure, prompting HAZMAT crews to deploy booms and skimmers to contain the spill. A private company has been hired for environmental cleanup, with an estimated 85-90% of the spilled fuel expected to be recovered. Sherwin-Williams is working with authorities and a third-party remediation company to address the spill and investigate its cause.
A massive crash involving 15 cars and 3 big rigs occurred on the Mitchell Road Bridge in Modesto, prompting a Multiple Casualty Incident declaration, although all patients reported only minor injuries. The cause of the crash is unclear, and about 100-150 gallons of diesel fuel has spilled, requiring the response of environmental resources crews. The bridge is expected to remain closed during the morning commute.
Residents of Germantown, Tennessee, are unable to use tap water for drinking or other purposes following a diesel fuel spill that contaminated the water supply system. The spill occurred when a generator at a treatment plant spilled diesel fuel into a reservoir after a power outage during storms. The city's public works crew is working to flush out the contaminated water, but it is unclear when the tap water will be safe for use. Bottled water distribution is ongoing, and some sections of the town have been allowed to resume using water. There have been no reports of people getting sick, but residents are facing challenges and inconvenience due to the water restrictions.
A tug boat near the O’Neal Bridge in the Tennessee River sank, resulting in a spill of between 3000 and 5000 gallons of diesel fuel. The fuel has started washing up on the beaches surrounding McFarland Park, prompting authorities to retrieve swimmers and advise people to stay out of the water until further notice.
A tugboat sank in the Tennessee River near O'Neil Bridge, releasing between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The fuel is now washing up on the shores of McFarland Park, prompting authorities to evacuate people from the water and clear the park. The cause of the sinking and the environmental impact are currently unknown.
Two BNSF trains derailed in Arizona and Washington state, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No injuries were reported. The derailment in Arizona involved a train carrying corn syrup, while the one in Washington occurred on a berm along Padilla Bay, on the Swinomish tribal reservation near Anacortes. Most of the spilled diesel fuel leaked on the land side of the berm rather than toward the water, and there were no indications the spill reached the water or affected any wildlife.
Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. The derailment in Washington occurred on a berm along Padilla Bay, on the Swinomish tribal reservation near Anacortes. Most of 5,000 gallons of spilled diesel fuel leaked on the land side of the berm rather than toward the water, according to the state Ecology Department.
Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No injuries were reported. The derailment in Washington occurred on a berm along Padilla Bay, on the Swinomish tribal reservation near Anacortes. Most of 5,000 gallons (nearly 19,000 liters) of spilled diesel fuel leaked on the land side of the berm rather than toward the water, according to the state Ecology Department.
