Leaky semi-truck causes HAZMAT situation

3:45 PM, Jan 25, 2012   |    comments
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Video: HAZMAT situation after truck spills substances in Arvada

Fire crews suiting up on HAZMAT call. (Credit: Arvada Fire Department)

ARVADA - A semi-truck carrying hazardous materials spilled in the 12100 block of West 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

According to a 911 call, the trailer was leaking an unknown liquid onto the road and that liquid was foaming on contact. The truck had a marking on it suggesting to the caller that it contained corrosives.

Authorities say the materials ended up not being hazardous to people.

The liquid that leaked is believed to be a product that is used in ranching and not a community health hazard. There were no injuries due to the leak.

Environmental cleanup is being conducted, and the unaffected products are being loaded onto another trailer.

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