MEC&F Expert Engineers : HAZMAT situation in Swanton, VT after gasoline spilled into the Missisquoi River

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HAZMAT situation in Swanton, VT after gasoline spilled into the Missisquoi River


Posted: Jun 18, 2016 5:43 PM EST Updated: Jun 18, 2016 7:47 PM EST
By WCAX News









SWANTON, Vt. -

A HAZMAT response in Swanton.

First responders were called to Foundry Street Saturday afternoon.

Officials say there appears to be some sort of gas being discharged into the Missisquoi River. However, officials are still trying to locate the source of the leak. In the mean time crews are using floating booms to contain the gas.

The state HAZMAT team and the Agency of Natural Resources have been notified.