APRIL 8, 2015
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Two northbound lanes, and the exit onto Pine
Street, reopened on Highway 75 after an apparent fuel spill caused a Tulsa
police officer and nearly a dozen other motorists to crash Tuesday
afternoon.
Two lanes now open on 75 north. Peoria ramp still closed. @KJRH2HD
— Nathan Edwards (@Nathan_Edwards) April 7, 2015
Crews hope to have the other lanes open within the hour. But
Peoria exit will be closed longer. @KJRH2HD
— Nathan Edwards (@Nathan_Edwards) April 7, 2015
The accident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. on northbound
Highway 75 just south of Pine.
It appears around a dozen cars involved in crash. @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/PZtYBIdnWM
— Nathan Edwards (@Nathan_Edwards) April 7, 2015
Authorities on the scene said a truck had just spilled fuel
all over the highway prior to the accident. The truck stopped a short distance away.
Driver said slick spot caused him to lose control of his
car. Appears to be oil in road. @KJRH2HD
— Nathan Edwards (@Nathan_Edwards) April 7, 2015
TFD Capt. Stan May says 12 vehicles were involved.
Police car that was involved in crash. @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/yYCdc1evT9
— Nathan Edwards (@Nathan_Edwards) April 7, 2015
Police say the officer involved in the crash is being taken
to a nearby hospital due to soreness from the wreck and another man was
transported to the hospital.
The big rig fuel tanks are very, very dangerous for people’s
safety and the environment. Millions of
gallons of oil are being spilled every year from leaks, spills and/or crashes
of these fuel tanks. Urgent safety
upgrade of these tanks is needed.
Source:tulsanews.com