APRIL 13, 2015
CHANNELVIEW, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
A truck carrying a large tank with hazardous material has
overturned on De Zavalla Road at Channelview drive, according to the
Channelview Fire Department.
Hazmat is currently on the scene as the chemical is spilling
from the tank.
Authorities said there is a shelter in place for 11
residents in the area as well as an elementary school nearby.
The tanker was carrying 6900 gallons of a highly flammable
chemical, officials said.
There is no environmental hazard (? – are these people
serious? They stated above that the haz material is spilling from the tanker)
and the cleanup is expected to last several hours.
Source: http://www.khou.com