Site Profile - I-35 Gasoline Spill

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I-35 Gasoline Spill

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Site Contact:
Nancy Jones
Environmental Engineer, OSC

(jones.nancy@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Lake Dallas, TX
response.epa.gov/I35gasolinespill
NRC#: 854682

Tanker Truck rollover accident that resulted in spill and fire of approximately 4000 to 4500 gallons of diesel fuel on Interstate 35 E in Lake Dallas, Denton County, Texas.

Two injuries resulted from the crash and fire. One injured died later at the burn unit at Parkland Hospital. Fire and cleanup crews on scene. Interstate 35 E opened after TXDOT inspection.

Cleanup crews removing liquid from remains of tanker truck.

Cleanup crews recover fluids from tanker truck.

Wreckage of tanker truck after fire and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 E.