Snow Storm Causes Hazardous Material to Plummet Toward Huntertown Business
Posted By Mike Feely on Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 22:21

On 1-7-2010, snowy roads contributed to a semi hauling hazardous materials to vere off SR 3 & down a 10-15ft embankment toward a busy mfg facility which was under construction south of Huntertown.  As the semi approached the mfg facility, it hit construction equipment outside the business preventing the vehicle from going through the building resting underneath a high tension transformer. Additionaly, the vehicle stopped on top of some metal construction trusses which created additional hazards for our crews. 

HFD was on scene within minutes and identified several critical components that needed to be dealt with quickly.  The hazardous materials warranted an evacuation of the business, Pt triage/transport,hazard assessment, and necessary resource allocation to accomplish scene security.  After identifying that there were no active leaks, the air quality was tested and resulted in a safe environment for the rigging and towing crews.  The semi driver did not appear to be seriously injured, and no other employees were injured.  Thanks to Acpd, Dispatch, FWFD Special Ops Command, Parkers Towing & Rigging,  and Washington Twp for their support efforts.