Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A crash involving two trucks resulted in a hazmat situation in Southwest Philadelphia after 30 gallons of diesel spilled


Gallons of fuel spill onto Passyunk Bridge after crash in Southwest Philadelphia





A crash and fuel spill shut down the Passyunk Ave. Bridge in Southwest Philadelphia. (WPVI)





Updated 2 hrs 27 mins ago
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A crash involving two trucks resulted in a hazmat situation in Southwest Philadelphia.

The incident occurred around 10:42 a.m. Wednesday on the Passyunk Bridge located on the 3000 block of West Passyunk Avenue.

Officials say a gasoline tanker truck struck a box truck on the northbound side of the bridge.

Approximately 20 to 30 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the highway.

A Hazmat situation was declared and crews were called to the scene.

No injuries have been reported.