Posted on 01/28/2006 4:58:20 PM PST by FairOpinion
Modesto, California (AHN) - A big rig tanker crashed on near State Route 99 south of Ceres this morning, releasing hazardous fumes and forcing evacuations.
The California Highway Patrol and emergency crews were called to the scene just before noon. The tanker careened off of the highway into the backyard of a house, with the cab barely missing the back of the home.
There are reports it is difficult to breathe in the area because of fumes emanating from the tanker, which was carrying formic acid. Formic acid is a combustible product derived from alternative fuels combined with acid. It is used as a preservative for cattle feed. Formic acid is considered a hazardous material that can cause chemical burns.
The CHP says the tanker driver is pinned in the cab and firefighters are working to extricate him. It is unknown if anyone on the ground or residence was injured. Hazardous materials teams have been called out and the CHP is warning motorists to avoid the area.
You would think those cows would think twice about eating this stuff.
How many do they have to "milk" to fill a tanker truck with the crap?
LOL!
Says they only spilled about 5gals, so it won't be that hard to clean up. Could have been a lot worse.
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