The road had to be repaved due to fire damage, according to Brianna Wooten, township spokeswoman. Environmental remediation work was also completed, and Wooten said Tuesday evening the public water system remains safe.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
West Chester Twp. crews were dispatched Tuesday at noon on reports on of an overturned 4,500-gallon diesel tanker actively leaking fuel, according to Rick Prinz, township fire chief.
The fuel was on fire, and there were two explosions before crews arrived, he said.
The driver was able to evacuate the truck and there were no reported injuries.
Prinz said in a West Chester Twp. Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening that the 4,500-gallon-tanker was still on its side with about 2,000 gallons of diesel left in the tanker.
West Chester Twp. is working with the EPA and EMA to determine how far the diesel fuel got into the sewer and drainage systems, according to Prinz.
Police Chief Brian Rebholz said there was no exact cause of the accident determined, but speed may have contributed. The incident is under investigation.
Writer Sue Kiesewetter contributed to this report.
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