Accident Summons HazMat Crew

On Friday August 26th, at 8:38 P.M., Engine 503B was dispatched to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Powells Creek Boulevard.

The truck driver stated that he lost control of the tractor trailer which ran into a telephone pole. The location of the impact caused both saddle tanks to rupture. Hazardous Materiels Support Unit 506 was dispatched to help contain the spill of diesel fuel.

No injuries were sustained in the accident and the material did not effect the local environment. Engine 503B was on scene for approximately three hours to help with clean up and spill-recovery efforts.