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Heflin I-20 Wreck

 
Site Contact:
Jeffery Crowley
OSC

(crowley.jeffery@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Heflin, AL 36264
 response.epa.gov/HeflinI20wreck
NRC#: 1060943

A tractor trailer hauling totes of suspected oil was involved in a multiple vehicle accident resulting in the release of diesel fuel and contents of totes. Interstate 20 roadway has been closed due to impacts and adjacent soils were also impacted. Initial information also indicated 3 other tractor trailers with unknown loads were involved in the accident. OSC Crowley was dispatched to the scene for further assessment.


Boom placed to protect small pond. The totes from the accident Side of the tote truck Spillage from the truck carrying the totes. Debris field from accident