Tanker driver taken to hospital after crash on U.S. 50.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:13am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

1 taken to hospital after crash on U.S. 50.

Ruptured tanker leaks nonflammable, non-hazardous metal cutting coolant.

All lanes have reopend on U.S 50 after a tanker truck overturned and ruptured.

The crash happened on U.S. 50 at Bellview Drive near the Interstate 275 interchange just after 3 p.m.

The truck's contents and some fuel spilled. Dispatchers said the liquid that spilled is a nonflammable, non-hazardous metal cutting coolant.

Officials said it took 20 minutes to extricate the driver.

He was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries are unknown.

People Involved: 
Roadway: 
U.S. 50

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