MEC&F Expert Engineers : Refueling truck collision with a pole at Sky Harbor Airport causes fuel leak in AZ

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Refueling truck collision with a pole at Sky Harbor Airport causes fuel leak in AZ





 
A refuel tank was punctured, leading to jet fuel leak. No flights were effected, no injuries reported.
 
(Photo: Phoenix Fire Department)

12 News , KPNX 6:25 PM. MST August 23, 2016

 Phoenix, AZ - The Phoenix Fire Department say the tank of a refueling truck carrying jet fuel was punctured after the driver hit a pole while making a turn at Sky Harbor Airport.

The truck was spilling fuel on the ground and hazmat crews were called to secure the leak.

According to Phoenix fire, the hazmat team will be working to transfer the fuel from the damaged tank to another truck. The lengthy operation has numerous crews on scene for safety reasons and equipment.

There were no injuries or evacuations. Airport operations were not impacted.