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 #: | 037-98 |
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| Occurence Date: | 15 December |
| Location: | Thermopolis, WY |
| Source: | Tank Truck |
| Material: | Gasoline |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 2000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 2000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Wind River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VIII |
On 14 December, 1998 the Wyoming Higway Patrol received a report of a tank truck spilling 2000 GAL of Gasoline into the Wind River when the PUP trailer separated from the main trailer and hit a canyon wall. The driver was injured as a result of the accident, not due to the release of any material. The clean-up actions being taken were unknown at the time of the initial report. CASE PENDS.