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Semi crash in northern Idaho results in massive fuel spill, reverse 911 call to locals – East Idaho News
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
KOOTENAI COUNTY — The Idaho State Police is investigating a semi truck and trailer crash that occurred on Friday at 4:36 p.m.
A loaded 2020 Kenworth Tractor and Polar Semi Trailer being driven by a 42-year-ole male from Ellsworth, South Dakota, containing gasoline and diesel fuel, failed to negotiate the curve on northbound State Highway 41 just north of Seasons Road.
The trailer, loaded with approximately 6,000 gallons of fuel, overturned and came to rest on its side blocking State Highway 41 in both directions. Approximately 2,000 gallons of fuel was spilled.
A reverse 911 message was sent to all local residents within a one-mile radius of the crash, warning of a potential hazard. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office also worked to evacuate any residences within this area.
The Idaho Transportation Department crews were able to mitigate the spill quickly. It took approximately five hours for the fuel to be pumped out of the tank trailer to another trailer making the area safe for travel again. There were no injuries. The driver was cited at the scene.
The roadway was completely blocked for roughly seven hours. The roadway is back open, however between Seasons Road and State Highway 54, it is only open for residential traffic. Through traffic still needs to find an alternative route until the scene is entirely cleaned and the roadway is back open again.
The Idaho State Police continues to investigate this crash.
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