Tractor-trailer carrying liquefied petroleum gas crashed into a ditch in the mediun of I-40 near Ludlow in the Mohave Desert. No injuries reported.

Modified Date: 
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 4:02pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

I-40 in Ludlow partially shut after massive gas spill.

Interstate 40 was shut down in both directions in the Ludlow area in the Mojave Desert following a massive gas spill.

Interstate 40 was shut down in both directions in the Ludlow area in the Mojave Desert following a massive gas spill.

A semi-truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas liquid natural gas (according to Accident Data Center comment from Ken below) drifted into the median, landed in a ditch and overturned, spilling the gas.

Caltrans said the freeway is expected to be shut down until at least noon between Hector and Ludlow roads.

The route is heavily traveled by semi-trucks. Area residents reported smelling the spilled gas, but no evacuations were ordered.

Hazmat crews were on the scene.

People Involved: 
Roadway: 
I-40
City: 
Ludlow, CA

Comments

It was liquid natural gas, not liquid petroleum gas. Get the facts straight ABC!

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