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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Massive sulfuric acid spill on US-23 prompts evacuation

A tanker truck crash on U.S. 23 in Livingston County, Michigan, resulted in the spillage of approximately 3500 gallons of sulfuric acid. Local residences in Tyrone Township are being evacuated as a precautionary measure, and troopers are going door to door to advise residents. The northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 23 have been shut down, but there are no reported leaks from the tanker, ensuring no immediate threat to the wider public.

via MLive.com|
#accidentsdisasters#evacuation#hazardous-material
traffictransportation2 years ago

Multiple Hazmat Crashes Shut Down I-75 in Campbell County and Caryville

A crash involving three commercial vehicles, including a tractor-trailer and a hazmat situation, has caused a long-term closure on I-75 South at mile marker 135 in Campbell County, Tennessee. Traffic diversion and assistance with an emergency crossover lane are underway, leading to heavy traffic near the Cove Lake area.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#campbell-county#crash#hazardous-material
health2 years ago

Indiana Warehouse Fire: EPA Urges Reporting of Debris and Lifts Evacuation Order.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned residents near the site of an Indiana warehouse fire not to touch any debris they find on their property as it may contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. Testing of some debris samples from the fire confirmed the presence of asbestos, and the agency was working with professionals in Indiana and Ohio to remove the hazardous material. The EPA said it began collecting debris at schools, day cares, and city parks on Saturday and was also working with state and local officials on a plan to collect debris from nearby homes.

via NPR|
#asbestos#epa#hazardous-material
accidents2 years ago

Multiple Train Derailments Cause Hazardous Material Leaks in North America

A Canadian Pacific Railway freight train derailed in a rural area of Richland County, southeast of Wyndmere, North Dakota, with 31 cars involved and leaking hazardous material, identified as liquid asphalt used in road construction. No injuries have been reported, and there is no fire or waterways nearby. Emergency response teams from Canadian Pacific, including hazardous materials experts, are on site to assess the incident, and no evacuations have been ordered.

via INFORUM|
#accidents#canadian-pacific-railway#hazardous-material
local-news2 years ago

Hazmat spill prompts bottled water advisory for Philly residents.

Officials in Bristol, Bucks County are monitoring the release of hazardous material into Otter Creek, which is in immediate contact with the Delaware River. Even though no contamination has reached Philadelphia's water system, officials urge the public not to drink or cook with tap water as a precautionary measure. Cleanup efforts are underway, and authorities are working with the responsible party and local and federal agencies to ensure a safe response effort.

via CBS News|
#cleanup#hazardous-material#local-news
transportation2 years ago

Hazardous material semi overturns, closes parts of I-69.

All lanes of I-69 were reopened on Saturday afternoon after a semi truck carrying hazardous material overturned on westbound I-69 between M-24 and Lake Nepessing Road. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office requested additional support upon realizing the truck was hauling dangerous goods, but officials believe the hazardous material to be low in quantity and there is no danger to the public. The flammable solvent was stored in 15 55-gallon drums on the truck, which were not compromised during the crash.

via MLive.com|
#hazardous-material#i-69#lapeer-county
accidents2 years ago

Hazmat spill causes closure of I-69 after semi overturns.

An overturned semi truck carrying "dangerous goods" shut down both directions of I-69 in Lapeer Township, Michigan. The truck was carrying a mixed load of USPS packages, other products, and 15 55-gallon drums of methoxy-propanol, a flammable solvent used in manufacturing and paint. The drums were not compromised during the crash, and there is no danger to the public. The road closure remains in effect until the contents of the semi have been offloaded and the truck is righted. No injuries were reported, and the exact cause of the crash is unknown.

via MLive.com|
#accidents#dangerous-goods#hazardous-material