Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Diesel Fuel Spill US12@136

The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash that occurred US12@136 at 8:52 am, A fuel tanker truck, while traveling west bound, failed to negotiate a corner, resulting in a crash. Idaho State Police estimates 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled. At this time multiple agencies are responding including EPA, DEQ, Fish and Game, Forest Service, a Regional Response team, Idaho County Sheriff�s Office, Idaho Transportation Department, and Nez Perce Tribe. At this point no fuel has been detected in the Lochsa River. More info to follow as obtained.