Tanker truck overturns, dumping raw sewage and diesel fuel on I-285 ramp in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Modified Date:
Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:51pmAccident Date:
Friday, December 4, 2015
Truck carrying raw sewage overturns on I-285
The ramp is closed as crews work to clear the scene. Several lanes of I-285 are also closed. Officers say the truck is spilling the sewage water and diesel fuel onto the interstate.
Overturned truck spills raw sewage at Ga. 400/I-285
The Ga. 400 southbound ramp to I-285 eastbound was closed Friday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned, spilling sewage water and fuel, according to police. Four lanes of I-285 eastbound were also blocked in the area, Sandy Springs police said. No other vehicles were involved when the tractor-trailer landed on its side, and no serious injuries were reported, police said.
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Type: Truck Accident
Roadway:
Interstate 285 at Georgia 400City:
Sandy Springs, GACounty:
Fulton County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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