Two semi-trucks collide causing large fuel spill, Benton AR
TrafficTwo semi-trucks collided in the parking lot of the Pilot Travel Center near Alcoa Road. The crash caused a large diesel fuel spill estimated between 100 and 200 gallons. There were no injuries reported. Emergency responders are deploying equipment to contain the active fuel leak.
Audio|Source: Saline County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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engine 5, mark 5-1, accident, pilot travel center, near Alcoa Rd.
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Accident, pilot travel center, near Alcoa Road.
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Tack one.
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Communications is up before you.
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Good.
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Metify OAM of this leak.
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Coming up.
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Fives in a row.
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5040 in route.
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Covering in round. Two 18 wheelers crashed in the parking lot of the pilot travel center.
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There's no injury.
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The caller's not involved. It said that there's 100 to 200 gallons leak in from his fuel tank.
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Engine 55040.
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Canine if I was on thing.
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How many do you five a thing? Engine 5 a thing.
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Engine 55040.
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Go ahead.
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I have extra back and oil dry if you need it.
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Yes, we're going to need it.
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Is it actively still leaking? Do I need some form of pool to contain it, or is it all on the ground?
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No, we'll need some way to contain it. It's still leaking. Driver said the tank was full of fuel.
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Copy, I'm going to get a containment pool, give me another three minutes to get that.
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Stand for me.
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Location mentioned:
Near Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR 72019
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