UPDATE: Highway 92 in San Mateo has reopened to traffic this morning after a hazmat crew finished clearing a chemical spill from the eastbound lanes, the CHP says.
The spill of 40 gallons of sodium bisulfate, a corrosive material, was first reported around 11:07 a.m. Thursday, just west of the Highway 101 interchange. It prompted street closures and shelter-in-place orders in the surrounding areas.
Nearly 100 emergency personnel responded to the scene. The response involved the use of drones to evaluate the spill, after which specially-trained hazmat teams were sent in.Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news. Sodium bisulfate is a low-risk corrosive used as a cleaning product. Anyone who is concerned about contact with their vehicle is advised to avoid touching it and thoroughly wash their vehicle.This article tagged under:
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