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MACEDONIA, Ohio (AP) — Environmental officials in Ohio were back on the scene of a deadly tanker truck crash Sunday, working to contain thousands of gallons (liters) of diesel fuel that spilled during the crash.
The truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons (28,390 liters) of diesel when it crashed Saturday morning, killing the driver, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. A fire broke out briefly in a nearby drain and the agency worked to stop the spread of fuel.
As part of that effort, response teams will be excavating affected soils, according to the state EPA. Officers will remain on scene to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to ensure the health and safety of residents and waterways, the agency said in a written statement.
The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. Saturday, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Macedonia Police Department, which responded to the scene at the on-ramp to Interstate 271 north in Northfield Center Township.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the tanker truck was heading north on State Route 8 and attempting to get onto Interstate 271 north when the driver lost control and went over the side of the bridge.
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The truck landed on the northbound lanes of State Route 8 and burst into flames.
The fire department that responded to the scene found that the driver of the tanker had died from injuries related to the accident.
Many roads had to be closed due to the accident. The crash is under investigation.
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