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HazMat

Towson, MD
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County Traffic slowed to a crawl for some drivers in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon following a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-83. Fire and Rescue personnel were called along with HazMat crews following a reported crash that led to major lane closures in the northbound lanes of the interstate between exits 33 and 36 in Parkton. ALERT: Vehicle Fire; I-83 North at Exit 33 (MD 45 York Road); all lanes CLOSED #MDtraffic da — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 23, 2024 According to officials, there were "serious injuries" and I-83 was closed at York Road amid the ongoing investigatio…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer that leaked fuel onto I-270 tied up traffic on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County. In advance of the evening commute in Gaithersburg, several northbound lanes were blocked on Oct. 22 when a truck was involved n a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in fuel being spilled onto the roadway. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the crash left the truck with a ruptured fuel saddle tank. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO HazMat crews were called to the scene of the crash and were able to help mitigate the damage done by the…

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by Zak Failla
Wrightsville-Hellam, PA
Police & Fire
HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING) HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING)
HazMat Incident At York County Business (Developing) A HazMat crew has been called to a business on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  The incident happened at Guardian CSC located at 6000 Susquehanna Plaza Drive in Hellam Township around 9:20 a.m.  There are no reports of anyone being taken to the hospital at this time.  This is a developing situation and we've reached out to officials for more details, so check back here for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie
Crystal Meth Mailed To Dutchess County Board Of Elections In Poughkeepsie State and federal law enforcement officials are investigating after a Board of Elections office in the region received a suspicious package from an unknown foreign sender via UPS. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at the Dutchess County Board of Elections (DCBOE) in Poughkeepsie on Monday, Oct. 7. Office officials said a team escalated a particular piece of mail to management for a higher review "due to advanced training and heightened awareness." Wearing personal protective equipment, this team and management commissioners thoroughly examined the suspicious package and contacted l…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Dump Trucks Crash On Route 80 In Hackensack Three Dump Trucks Crash On Route 80 In Hackensack
Three Dump Trucks Crash On Route 80 In Hackensack A crash involving three dump trucks shut a portion of Route 80 Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2. Hackensack firefighters were called to the scene in the westbound lanes where they found the three trucks and one passenger vehicle near Exit 64 around 1:50 p.m., they said. There were no injuries reported, however, a large fluid spill from the dump trucks required a DOT truck to respond and apply sand to the leaking fluid.  A Bergen County HazMat unit also responded to the scene. Several large tow trucks arrived to remove dump trucks.  This afternoon at 1:48pm Deputy 2, Rescue 1…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
Traffic
HazMat Called To Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle Crash On I-283: PennDOT HazMat Called To Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle Crash On I-283: PennDOT
HazMat Called To Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle Crash On I-283: PennDOT A passenger vehicle caused a tractor-trailer to overturn on Interstate 283, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice on Friday, Sept. 27.  The rollover crash happened on I-283 North at Exit 2: PA 441 - Swatara at 2:07 p.m. according to Lancaster County Wide Communications and PennDOT's 511PA. The shoulder closed around 2:44 p.m., according to 511PA.  The crash involved a passenger, Schreffler tells us, explaining that that vehicle is believed to have caused the crash.  HazMat crews from Manheim Township are clearing the scene…

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by Jillian Pikora
Linglestown, PA
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (Developing) A crash on Interstate 81 is causing delays in Central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  An empty tractor-trailer rolled over on I-81 at Exit 72A: Paxtonia/Linglestown in Lower Paxton Township at 6:36 p.m., according to Schreffler and PennDOT's 511PA.  The tractor-trailer flipped over at the median for north and southbound traffic, according to traffic cameras and it led to left lane restrictions in both directions.  "Hazmat called for a fuel spill," Schreffler said. There is no word on any injuries…

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by Jillian Pikora
Herndon, VA
Police & Fire
Townhomes Evacuated In Herndon Due To Suspected Suspicious Substances Found In Home: Police Townhomes Evacuated In Herndon Due To Suspected Suspicious Substances Found In Home: Police
Townhomes Evacuated In Herndon Due To Suspected Suspicious Substances Found In Home: Police Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated in Fairfax County on Friday afternoon due to a HazMat situation in Herndon, police confirmed. The successful execution of a search warrant in the 200 block of Herndon Station Square led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Steven Timothy Kyle, though it resulted to more questions than answers when officers found chemicals and other substances that "caused some alarm," a police spokesperson said. According to Herndon Police Capt. Steve Pihonak, at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 6, officers served the warrant, and a suspect was taken to the Fairfax County Ad…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
News
Linganore High School Put On 'Hold' Status During HazMat Investigation In Frederick County Linganore High School Put On 'Hold' Status During HazMat Investigation In Frederick County
Linganore High School Put On 'Hold' Status During HazMat Investigation In Frederick County The school year got off to an unusual spot for some students and staff in Frederick County. Some school officials in Frederick received an unexpected scare on Thursday morning during a HazMat investigation.  At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 29, Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to Linganore High School after reports of an unknown substance that was found in a bathroom. HazMat teams responded to the building, though the school was temporarily placed on a "hold" status to keep the hallways clear while the substance was tested. On Thursday afternoon, official…

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by Zak Failla
Middle River, MD
Schools
Students Evacuated From Vincent Farm Elementary School For HazMat Situation (DEVELOPING) Students Evacuated From Vincent Farm Elementary School For HazMat Situation (DEVELOPING)
Students Evacuated From Vincent Farm Elementary School For HazMat Situation (Developing) Staff had to usher students out of a Baltimore County elementary school on Wednesday morning due to a HazMat situation. The Baltimore County Fire Department issued an alert shortly before 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning as crews responded to Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh to investigate a hazardous materials incident within the school. Officials said that students were evacuated as a precaution. No additional details have been provided. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want…

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by Zak Failla
Cortlandt, NY
Police & Fire
Lithium Ion Batteries Cause 2 Fires At Cortlandt, Somers Residences Lithium Ion Batteries Cause 2 Fires At Cortlandt, Somers Residences
Lithium Ion Batteries Cause 2 Fires At Cortlandt, Somers Residences Firefighters rushed to two Northern Westchester homes after devices containing lithium-ion batteries went up in flames.  One of the incidents happened at a Somers residence on Wednesday, Aug. 21, when the battery inside a child-sized all-terrain vehicle went into thermal runway at around 1:30 a.m., spewing smoke, sparks, toxic gas, and debris, according to the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services.  The family was soon awakened by smoke detectors, DES officials said, adding that hazmat team members arrived to safely dispose of the battery.  The second fire…

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by Ben Crnic
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
News
Plane Crash Injures 2 In Lebanon County (UPDATE) Plane Crash Injures 2 In Lebanon County (UPDATE)
Plane Crash Injures 2 In Lebanon County (Update) A plane crashed in Lebanon County on Friday, July 19, according to the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services.  The crash initially was reported at Reigle Airport located at 1805 South Forge Road in  Palmyra, Londonderry Township at 2:43 p.m., according to LCDES.  Both the pilot and the passenger were injured, according to Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company in a release at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Station 2 was dispatched to an Aircraft down with injuries. Chief 2 arrived to find one plane down with minor injuries... Posted by Campbelltown Volunteer Fire…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (UPDATED) 'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (UPDATED)
'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (Updated) A reported hazardous materials incident cleared multiple city blocks in South Philadelphia on Friday, July 19, according to authorities.  A possible neighbor dispute and a strong smell of bleach and ammonia were reported on the 1200 block of South 22nd Street around 11:15 a.m., city police said. All residents on the 1200 block of South 22nd Street, the 2200 block of Oakford Street, and the 2200 block of Latona Street were evacuated, according to PPD. Counterterrorism, hazmat, and SWAT teams were also called to the scene.  A barricade situation was declared at 1:05 p.m. …

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by Mac Bullock
Edison, NJ
News
7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) 7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (Developing) A 7,000-gallon tanker truck struck a railroad bridge in Woodbridge on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, authorities said. Woodbridge police could not immediately confirm the tanker's contents but said there were no major leaks and no injuries. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. at Green Street and Rahway Avenue. An unconfirmed report said the tanker was carrying jet fuel. Hazmat crews and NJ Transit were at the scene of the crash, police said. No train service was interrupted due to the crash, according to a NJ Transit spokesman. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270 Hours after a tractor-trailer crashed on the side of I-270 in Montgomery County, a lane remains blocked as crews continue to investigate and clear the scene. One person was injured early on Wednesday morning when the truck ran off the road and crashed in a tricky spot, creating difficulties for first responders and crews attempting to clear the scene. The crash was reported at approximately 2 a.m. on July 10 in the area of Democracy Boulevard, resulting in the overturned tractor-trailer and HazMat situation due to leaking fuel, leading to lane closures in the area. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The …

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by Zak Failla
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Injured At Trucking Company Fire In South Jersey (PHOTOS) Firefighters Injured At Trucking Company Fire In South Jersey (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Injured At Trucking Company Fire In South Jersey (Photos) Firefighters from multiple departments In Camden County battled a trucking company fire on Friday, July 5, authorities said. At approximately 3:30 p.m., Gloucester Township police observed heavy smoke at Marksmen Transport, 1900 Erial Road in Blackwood, they said. Officers located flames in the rear lot of the commercial business which were contained to several large box trailers and a truck, police said. There were no injuries to any employees of the business, however, three firefighters were taken to local hospitals to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.&…

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by Jon Craig
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed and a second had to be extricated out of their vehicle following a crash in Prince George's County, according to police. Shortly before 2:40 p.m. on Friday, June 21, officers were called to the area of Old Gunpowder Road and Sinope Way in Beltsville, where there was a reported crash that left one person dead and a second trapped. Police say that one person was able to be safely removed from a vehicle and was treated to an area hospital with what were described as "serious, but non-life-threatening injuries."  HazMat crews were also called to the area to help clea…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING) Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING)
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (Developing) Some residents in Montgomery County were evacuated on Thursday morning when a troublesome gas leak was reported outside an area home. An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on June 6 when HazMat units were called to the 5600 block of Spruce Tree Avenue in Bethesda when a two-inch gas line was struck in front of a residence, officials said. In response, some residents in the area, as well as the YMCA on Old Georgetown Road were evacuated as a precaution, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson said. Roadways were also closed while crews worked to control the leak…

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by Zak Failla
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized By Explosion At Industrial Gas Supply Company In NJ Town 2 Hospitalized By Explosion At Industrial Gas Supply Company In NJ Town
2 Hospitalized By Explosion At Industrial Gas Supply Company In NJ Town Two people were injured after an explosion at an industrial gas company in Branchburg on the early morning of Wednesday, June 5, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., first responders arrived at 197 Meister Ave. and found smoke visible from the Air Liquide building, Branchburg police said in a release. Two people suffering from chemical burns were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment, police said. Air Liquide is a French industrial gas supplier, its website says. First responders were able to deem the location safe and the scene has been cleared, police said. Meister Avenue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hagerstown, MD
Schools
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Some students in Washington County got an unexpected half-day while fire crews investigated a HazMat situation at Boonsboro High School on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on June 3, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services and fire and rescue personnel from multiple agencies were called to the building, which had to be evacuated after "a substance was discovered in the mechanical room."  Be advised at this time the Boonsboro Fire Department and Washington County DES HazMat crews are investigating a HazMat... Posted by Boonsboro Fire Department on Monda…

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by Zak Failla
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County 6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County
6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County A dump truck crash went up in flames during a multi-vehicle crash that left six patients hospitalized, two in critical condition, on the outer loop of 495 in Prince George’s County Monday morning, April 8, authorities said. It happened just before 10:45 a.m. on the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave., according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Crews found flames showing from the overturned dump truck and transported six patients to a local hospital for treatment, they said. Approx 10:44am PGFD units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave for a …

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by Valerie Musson
Arlington, VA
News
Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial
Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial A man suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital by US Park Police when a fire broke out at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning to a small concession kiosk outside Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, where there were propane tanks in danger of exploding. Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/v2SPeAEgaJ — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 28, 2024 One person was injured and taken to t…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site
Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site Video from the scene shows the smoky oil tank blaze that prompted a HazMat response in Montgomery County on Thursday morning, March 14. The tanks went up in flames at 13900 Piney Meetinghouse Road near Travilah Road (FO Day Industries) in Rockville shortly before 11:50 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The blaze involved several oil tanks containing liquid asphalt and used motor oil, prompting a response by HazMat crews in the area. 1p Update - FO DAY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, Piney Meetinghouse Rd, several tasks burning, including liquid asphalt, used motor oil, fire is contain…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
News
Head-On Norfolk Southern Crash Sends Locomotives Into Lehigh River (PHOTOS) Head-On Norfolk Southern Crash Sends Locomotives Into Lehigh River (PHOTOS)
Head-On Norfolk Southern Crash Sends Locomotives Into Lehigh River (Photos) Norfolk Southern trains were in a head-on collision, derailing three trains on Saturday morning — sending the two locomotives into the Lehigh River, authorities said.  The three trains derailed near Riverside Drive in Lower Saucon Township at 7:15 a.m. on March 2, officials explained.  Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure released the following statements about the crash: "There has been a train derailment in L. Saucon Twp. Preliminarily there are no evacuations, no injuries and no leaks. However, this can change. The best thing we can do to assist first responders…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Guests at a fitness center in Montgomery County had to evacuate due to a chlorine leak early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The leak was confined to a small area in the basement of One Life Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave. in Bethesda, Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. HazMat crews entered the building to assess damages as guests evacuated. Two patients were transported for evaluation, Piringer added. Update: - 4400 Montgomery Av - One Life Fitness...Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patie…

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by Valerie Musson
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Haledon Police Raid Clandestine Ecstasy Lab In Center Of Town, Seize Resident, 23 Haledon Police Raid Clandestine Ecstasy Lab In Center Of Town, Seize Resident, 23
Haledon Police Raid Clandestine Ecstasy Lab In Center Of Town, Seize Resident, 23 Haledon police busted a 23-year-old resident who they said mixed toxic and potentially fatal chemicals to produce homemade Ecstasy in the center of town. Acting on a reliable tip, investigators led by Detective Jeffrey Welsh obtained a search warrant and -- assisted by their department's Special Services Bureau -- hit the clandestine Haledon Avenue lab on Saturday, Feb. 10, Deputy Police Chief George Guzman said. They seized Santiago Zapata Palomeque after finding two five-gallon buckets of 3,4-Methylenedioxy​methamphetamine in his bedroom, the deputy chief said. They also found cocaine, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
York, PA
Traffic
HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania
HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania A serious multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 caused delays which led to another crash in Pennsylvania, authorities told Daily Voice on Thursday.  The serious crash in Maryland happened at I-83 North just before Exit 36:MD Route 339/Old York Road. The call to Baltimore County dispatchers came in at 6:47 a.m. on Dec 21.  The crash initially shuttered both north and southbound lanes near Parkton, authorities explained. Around 11 a.m. the southbound lanes appeared to have reopened. but the northbound lanes remained blocked from Exit 33 MD-45 to Exit 36 MD-439 Old York Rd. A…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Traffic
US Rt 30 Reopens After HazMat Called To Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer (UPDATE) US Rt 30 Reopens After HazMat Called To Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer (UPDATE)
US Rt 30 Reopens After HazMat Called To Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer (Update) A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused major delays on US Route 30 on Friday afternoon. The tractor-trailer leaked fuel onto US Rt. 30 East by Exit: PA 462 - Lincoln Highway, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  The jackknifing happened around 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, dispatchers explained. No injuries were reported, but a HazMat crew remains on the scene for "spill control," dispatchers said. Company 63 from the  Lafayette Fire Company assisted Lancaster County HazMat with the cleanup. The fuel came from the tractor-trailer's saddle tanks, the company explained. …

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by Jillian Pikora
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Three people were hospitalized and a road and a busy ramp had to be shut down to holiday travelers after a trash truck overturned and spilled fuel in Montgomery County. First responders were called to a stretch of I-495 between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue early in the afternoon on Wednesday where there was a reported crash involving an overturned truck, leading to some lane and ramp closures. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, a trash truck overturned and began spilling fuel, sending three people to the hospital with what were described as non…

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by Zak Failla
York, PA
News
EVACUATION: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (UPDATE) EVACUATION: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (UPDATE)
Evacuation: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (Update) A hazmat team has been called to the York City Sewer Plant due to a possible gas leak, according to York County Emergency Management.  The call about a potential methane gas leak came into dispatch at 9:17 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2.  Emergency crews quickly responded to the plant located at 1701 Blackbridge Road, Manchester Township. One building has been evacuated and Columbia Gas has been contacted, officials said.  No injuries or hospitalizations were reported.  "The Hazmat team, along with York Area United Fire & Rescue, determined that malfunctioning gask…

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by Jillian Pikora
Bristol, PA
News
Evacuation Orders Issued After Propane Truck Overturns In Bucks County Evacuation Orders Issued After Propane Truck Overturns In Bucks County
Evacuation Orders Issued After Propane Truck Overturns In Bucks County Doylestown residents within 2,000 feet of an overturned propane truck were urged to evacuate their homes Monday morning, Oct. 16.  The truck crashed along Ferry Road near Old Iron Hill Road sometime before 9:45 a.m., according to police.  About an hour later, authorities said the crash had "created a hazardous situation in the area" and everybody within 2,000 was ordered to clear the zone.  "Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in this emergency," said Doylestown police. Crews are operating with Chalfont Fire Company on Hazmat Box 34006 in the 200blk of…

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by Mac Bullock