A truck carrying milk overturned on Thursday morning on Interstate 40 in North Carolina. The incident occurred on Interstate 40 westbound near mile marker 93 at the McDowell-Burke County line. The tanker truck spilled its load into Muddy Creek. Emergency teams from McDowell, Burke, and Catawba counties, as well as the North Carolina Regional Hazmat Team from the Asheville Fire Department, are working to contain the spill. The driver of the truck was unharmed. One lane of I-40 westbound has reopened, but drivers should be cautious as emergency crews will be on site throughout the day. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) is also involved in environmental impact mitigation. The road is expected to be fully open by 4 p.m.
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. –
A truck carrying milk overturned on Thursday morning on Interstate 40 in North Carolina.
The truck spilled its contents into Muddy Creek. Emergency personnel from McDowell, Burke, and Catawba counties, along with the North Carolina Regional Hazmat Team, are working on containing the spill.
The driver of the truck was not injured. One lane of I-40 westbound has reopened to traffic. Drivers should exercise caution due to the ongoing presence of emergency crews. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) is assisting in mitigating environmental impact. The road is expected to fully reopen by 4 p.m.
