The semi truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia when it was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
Five people are dead following a crash in Effingham County, Illinois, involving a semi truck transporting anhydrous ammonia, which led to a leak.
According to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the semi truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia when it was involved in the multi-vehicle crash. According to estimates, about 4,000 gallons of the anhydrous ammonia have been released, and the leak has been partially patched. About 500 people have been evacuated from the area from Pearle Street in Teutopolis along Route 40 to 2100 North Road, north to I-70, and west to Pearle Street.
In addition to the Illinois EPA, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation, local police and fire, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Transportation Safety Board were responding to the scene.
A contractor hired by the responsible tanker truck was also en route to the scene to find the best plan to safely empty the tanker. First published on September 30, 2023 / 3:48 PMCreate your free account or log inPlease enter valid email address to continue
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