Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Crash causes fuel spill from an 18-wheeler carrying hydrochloric acid, closes northbound West Port Arthur Road in Texas

Jun 17, 2015

 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS

 The northbound side of West Port Arthur Road at HWY 365 was closed around Noon Wednesday while crews cleaned up fuel spilled from an 18-wheeler after an accident.

A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation told 12News a vehicle ran a red light and struck an 18-wheeler carrying Hydrochloric Acid. 


 None of the acid spilled on the roadway, but fuel from the truck leaked making it necessary for a hazmat crew to clean up the mess.

No major injuries were reported.

As of 1:19 p.m. the northbound lanes were still closed.