Ohio environmental officials returned to the scene of a tanker-truck crash Sunday to contain thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spilled in the accident.
The truck that crashed Saturday morning, killing its driver, was carrying about 7,500 gallons of diesel, according to the Ohio Department of Environmental Protection. A fire briefly broke out in a nearby creek, and authorities worked to contain the spread of the fuel.
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As part of that effort, response crews will excavate the affected soil, the state EPA said. The agency said in a written statement that officials remain on scene to ensure the appropriate measures are taken to ensure the health and safety of residents and waterways.
A diesel tanker crash in Ohio killed the vehicle’s driver over the weekend.
The crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. Saturday, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Macedonia Police Department, which responded to the scene on the Interstate 271 northbound ramp in Northfield Center Township.
According to the sheriff’s office, the tanker truck was traveling north on State Route 8 and was heading north on Interstate 271 when the driver lost control and went over the side of the bridge.
The truck fell into the northbound lanes of Route 8 and burst into flames.
Fire officials at the scene confirmed that the tanker driver died from injuries sustained in the collision.
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The accident caused several roads to be closed. The crash remains under investigation.
