Occurrence Date: |
27 June, 2001 |
Location: |
Alexandria, VA |
Source: |
Dump Truck |
Material: |
Tar |
Severity: |
Potential Medium |
Quantity Discharged: |
Unknown |
Quantity in Water: |
Unknown |
Body of Water Affected: |
Potomac River |
Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
Activities Baltimore |
Description:
On June 27, at 0824 a report was made of a tanker truck containing tar rolling over. The roll over was due to unknown causes, on the south bound side of I-495 in Alexandria, VA at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The material spread across all four south bound lanes resulting in a 5 hour closure. No injuries, fatalities, or evacuations were reported. Clean up was completed and all lanes of traffic are open. CASE CLOSED. |