Jackknifed semi spills 100 gallons of diesel fuel in embankment off U.S. 30
(Photos courtesy of Rick McCoy)
(Photos courtesy of Rick McCoy)
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VAN WERT – During Saturday night's snowstorm that dumped several inches of snow on Van Wert County, a semi jackknifed on U.S. 30 coming up to the 127 overpasses.
According to EMA Director Rick McCoy, 100 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled out of the tanks in the embankment. The spilled fuel will have to be cleaned up by hazmat crew.
The driver was not injured.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol handled the crash and was assisted by the Van Wert Fire Department, the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office, Hague Towing, the Van Wert EMA.