These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| NRC Case #: | 003-97 |
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| INSUM #: | One and Final |
| Occurance Date: | 14 January 1997 |
| Location: | Albany, NY |
| Source: | Tractor Trailer Tank Truck |
| Material: | Gasoline |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 11,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 11,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Hudson River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | NY Department of Environmental Conversation |
SITUATION: On Tuesday January 14, 1997, a medium gasoline spill occurred when a tank truck with a capacity of 20,000 gallons overturned on the Dunn Memorial Bridge between Albany, NY and Rennesselaer, NY. As a result of the accident, approximately 11,000 gallons of gasoline was discharged into the Hudson River. An estimated 3,200 gallons have been removed from a pooled area. Shoreline assessment has been conducted in the immediate vicinity with no visible apparent damage to the environment. NYSDEC is on scene and acting FOSC . CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.