Thursday, April 16, 2015

2 INJURED IN DIESEL FUEL SPILL, CRASH IN LANHAM, MD. BETWEEN A BOX TRUCK AND A TAXI CAB



Cab severely damaged after diesel spill in Lanham, Thursday, April 16, 2015. (WJLA photo)
 

Truck crashed into fence after diesel spill in Lanham, Thursday, April 16, 2015. (WJLA photo)



APRIL 16, 2015

LANHAM, MD. (WJLA)



Prince George's Fire Department officials reported two people were injured after a diesel fuel spill and crash.
  
The accident occurred when a box truck and taxi cab crashed on Cipriano Road and 4th Street in Lanham, Md. early Thursday morning.

Hazmat crews were called to the scene to clean up the diesel fuel spill and roads will be closed for an extended period of time.

PGFD officials don't know the extent of the people injured and the truck driver involved in the crash is at the scene being evaluated.

No additional details were provided as the investigation continues.