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Truck Crash Spills Diesel, Battery Fuel onto I-4

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A hazardous materials team was called to the scene when battery acid mixed with gasoline.

Tampa Tribune

May 08, 2008

TAMPA, FL – A truck on eastbound Interstate 4 near Hillsborough Avenue hit a guardrail in the center median this afternoon and is spilling diesel fuel, authorities said.

The crash caused about 40-50 batteries the truck was hauling to scatter on the grassy median. One person is reported hurt, but the extent of the injuries is not yet known.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and a hazardous materials team is on the scene. Traffic is slowed in both directions but there are no road blocks.

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  • New_eric_max50

    KD7CAO

    13 days ago

    68 comments

    What a waste of good diesel (expensive as it is right now).
  • Photo_user_blank_big

    jayjay9900

    13 days ago

    2 comments

    it sucks
  • Rob__the_hunk__max50

    robert_bowman73

    13 days ago

    3 comments

    i hate cleaning up battery acid.

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