Overturned Tanker Spills Fuel on I-99

An accident involving a large fuel spill closed a portion of I-99 on Monday, Dec. 20.

According to Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company officials, a tanker truck traveling south on I-99 overturned on exit 23 (Roaring Spring), spilling approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel.

The driver of the truck, who has not been identified, was able to free himself from the wreckage of the overturned rig. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The tanker was carrying approximately 7,600 of fuel.

Crews were called out at approximately 11 a.m. to contain the spill and...