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Freedom Fuel Tanker Spill

 
Site Contact:
David Andrews
FOSC

(andrews.david@epa.gov)

Site Location:
MM 3.2 Hwy 50W
Dadeville, AL 36853
 response.epa.gov/freedomfueltransportspill
NRC#: 1029755

On the evening of November 5, 2012, OSC Dave Andrews was dispatched to MM 3.2 on Hwy 50. Overturned tanker truck spilled its contents in a transport accident. Approximately 10,000 gallons of off-road (dyed) diesel fuel were spilled.


Adult rattle snake (deceased) that was discovered in the woodland area down-gradient of the spill site where excavation work on a series of retention ponds was being conducted. Adult rattle snake (deceased) that was discovered in the woodland area down-gradient of the spill site where excavation work on a series of retention ponds was being conducted. Tractor and tanker in tow departing accident site. Tractor and tanker in toe departing accident site.