MACEDONIA, Ohio (AP) — Environmental officials in Ohio were back on the scene Sunday of a fiery tanker truck crash, working to contain thousands of gallons (liters) of diesel fuel that spilled during the accident.
The truck that crashed Saturday morning, killing the driver, was carrying about 7,500 gallons (28,390 liters) of diesel, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
A nearby creek briefly caught fire, and the agency worked to stop the spread of the fuel.
Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesThe truck landed on the northbound lanes of State Route 8 and exploded in flames.
Fire departments responding to the scene found the driver of the tanker had died from injuries related to the crash.
Organizations:
—, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Officials, Sheriff’s, Macedonia Police Department
Locations:
MACEDONIA, Ohio, Northfield Center Township