All articles tagged with #fuel spill
A tractor-trailer in Rockville, Maryland, rolled down a hill and nearly hit a three-story apartment building, causing a fuel spill of over 60 gallons of diesel and prompting hazmat response; authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol towed a derelict, fuel-leaking boat from Lake Union after a multi-agency effort, incurring costs of around $105,000 for removal and cleanup, and addressing ongoing safety and environmental concerns.
A tanker truck carrying gasoline and diesel overturned into Indian Creek in Clallam County, Washington, spilling approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel. Response efforts are underway to contain and clean up the spill, with no immediate threat to human health reported, but environmental impacts are being assessed.
A 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill occurred in Baltimore's Harbor East, originating from Johns Hopkins Hospital during routine fuel delivery, prompting a coordinated response from local, state, and federal agencies to contain and clean the spill, which has not affected drinking water but has impacted local wildlife and the environment.
A TikTok video showing a gas station customer struggling to stop the gas nozzle from pumping gas has sparked a debate among viewers. Some criticized the customer for not using the emergency stop button, while others defended him, admitting they didn't know such a button existed. The video highlights the importance of knowing about emergency procedures at gas stations to prevent fuel spills.
Interstate 91 northbound in Enfield, CT was temporarily closed and later reopened following a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck and a garbage truck. The collision occurred near exit 46, resulting in minor injuries and a fuel spill. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was called to clean up the spill, while traffic was diverted off exit 46 during the cleanup.
Two lanes of southbound Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina, were blocked for several hours due to a five-car pileup, including a tractor-trailer, which caused a 100-gallon diesel spill. The spill resulted in the closure of two lanes, and at least one lane had to be repaved. The incident caused significant traffic congestion, with drivers experiencing long delays. The lanes were eventually reopened, and there were only minor injuries reported in the crash.
Three separate crashes involving tractor-trailers and a fuel spill caused major traffic delays on Interstate 85 southbound in Greenville County near the Augusta Road exit. Only the far left lane is open as crews work to clean up the spill, which is estimated to be about 100 gallons. Minor injuries were reported, and it is unclear when the road will fully reopen. HAZMAT is on the scene to assist with the cleanup.
A fuel tanker rollover on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, caused a massive fire and closed Interstate 95 South for hours. The truck driver died in the crash, and there were multiple injuries reported. A tire blowout on a passenger vehicle caused it to come into contact with the fuel tanker, which rolled over and burst into flames, spilling about 2,200 gallons of fuel. The burning fuel spilled down through the bridge and into the Thames River below. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection set up containment booms in the river to keep the fuel from spreading.