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 were deployed and material was cleaned up by the responsible party. The waterway was not closed. The condition of the three injured is not known. CASE CLOSED.