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 #: | 018-98 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep One and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 9 July |
| Location: | Manhattan, MT |
| Source: | Tank Truck |
| Material: | Asphalt, Fuel Oil: No.2-D |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 4500 gal, 100 gal |
| Quantity in Water: | 4500 gal, 100 gal |
| Body of Water Affected: | Unnamed Swampy Area |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VIII |
SITUATION: On 10 July, Gallatin County Disaster/Emergency services reported that a tank trunk overturned in a swampy area. The entire contents of the cargo tank and the saddle tanks spilled. The swampy area leads to Elk Creek which is a tributary of the Missouri River. Response crews on scence contained the material within the swampy area. The 3 occupants of the truck were injured due to accident impact. All 3 occupants were admitted to the local hospital. The spill clean up is being monitored by EPA Region VIII. FIRST AND FINAL THIS UNIT.