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Chemical Spill Updated

 

 

UPDATE: 11:54 - 10/21/19

 

 

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a hazardous material spill this morning on US 59, about three miles south of Garrison.


Preliminary information indicates at approximately 7:45 a.m., a 2007 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling north when the vehicle reportedly swerved to avoid a vehicle that had hydroplaned, causing two containers with approximately 600 gallons of Scavsol 75T, a hazardous material, to fall from the vehicle and spill onto the highway.


Multiple agencies have responded to the scene. A Haz-Mat Team is also responding to conduct clean-up efforts.


The substance is a corrosive chemical. Nearby residents have been evacuated for safety purposes, and a one-mile perimeter has been established until the scene has been cleaned up and determined to be safe.


No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. No additional information is available at this time

 

 

US 59 Closure: This closure extends from just south of Garrison to US 84 in Timpson due to a HazMat spill with evacuations. Please choose alternate routes or detour US 84 south from Timpson to maneuver around the closure.

 

 

 

Road Blockade

 

 

Traffic control is in place. This closure is expected to clear by 5 pm today. Motorists should prepare for delays.

 

 

 

Constable

 

The following statement was released from Garrison ISD:

 

Mr. Spivey sent this email to all GISD employees and asked that this be shared on Facebook as well for all in our community.

 

There has been a report of a Hazmat Spill approximately 3 miles south of GISD. At this time please review the evacuation plan for our indoor evacuation. At this time, there is no need for an evacuation of the school but please be ready if needed. We have been advised to stay in the building and not go outside. We will keep you posted as we get updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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