Tanker truck carrying sulfuric acid overturns on US

By Sara Powers

Updated on: September 19, 2023 / 7:25 PM / CBS Detroit

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says the situation is under control after a tanker carrying 3,500 gallons of sulfuric acid overturned on US-23 this morning.

The incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, near the 9200 block of Runyon Lake Road in Tyrone Township.

Authorities say the acid is contained, and hazmat teams are on the way to the area to remove it before the overturned tanker truck can be removed.

We want to reassure the community that the overturned tanker truck carrying sulfuric acid on Northbound US-23 is under...

Officials say Runyan Lake Road is now open, and northbound US-23 will open shortly.

"Please stay away from the area as a precaution so this work can be done as safely as possible!" said the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. "If you live within 2,000 feet of the area, please close your windows, doors, and vents and keep your pets inside as a precaution."

4/4 Livingston County Emergency Management will also be conducting reverse 911 calls advising residents of the evacuation. At this time there is no threat to the public as there are no leaks from the tanker. pic.twitter.com/GZUCpWt3tS

At about 5:30 p.m., police say the tanker was moved away from the truck, and crews are continuing to right the tanker.

First published on September 19, 2023 / 3:04 PM

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