Tanker Carrying 8,000 Gallons Of Diesel Overturns In AACo.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)—Authorities are investigating after a tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of diesel overturns on Monday morning.
It happened on southbound Rt. 3 between I-97S and Rt. 175.
The driver was transported to Shock Trauma for non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities say the tanker is leaking diesel at a rate of 20-30 gallons per minute. Hazmat is on the scene.
#Rt3HazMat HazMat operations underway to contain diesel from entering waterways pic.twitter.com/FVrEqph6pX
— Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) March 14, 2016
#Rt3HazMat @MDEnvironment arriving. Extended operation and closure of Rt3 SB from I97S prior to Rt175 pic.twitter.com/0op4WpKBgO
— Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) March 14, 2016
Authorities say travelers should expect delays as crews cleanup the scene.
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