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.
| Occurence Date: | 9 June |
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| Location: | Richfield, CT |
| Source: | Tank Truck |
| Material: | #2 Heating Oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 2800 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 2800 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Norwalk River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region I |
A multi-vehicle accident on Route 7 and Route 102 caused a delivery truck to overturn and spill 2800 gallons of #2 heating oil into the Norwalk River near Richfield, CT. Booms have been deployed and clean ups are underway. The waterway is not closed and the river currents are running extremely fast. Three people were injured due the accident and Route 7 has been closed. EPA Region 1 and Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Long Island Sound are enroute. CASE PENDS.