Evacuations are underway in Tucson, AZ after a semi truck carrying hazardous materials tipped over.
“I-10 closed near Rita Rd due to this crash and fire. There is evacuations of homes in the area underway near Rita Rd and I-10 related to this situation, which is now a hazmat situation,” the Whats Up Tucson Twitter account tweeted.
🚨 I-10 closed near Rita Rd due to this crash and fire. There is evacuations of homes in the area underway near Rita Rd and I-10 related to this situation, which is now a hazmat situation https://t.co/7tLpCuLHZ1
— Whats Up Tucson (@whatsuptucson) February 14, 2023
More updates below:
— Whats Up Tucson (@whatsuptucson) February 14, 2023
Tucson Fire Hazmat Team working with our partners at @Arizona_DPS to control the hazmat and brush fire incidents at Rita and I10. Continue to avoid the area, I10 will remain closed an extended period of time. Stay safe @cityoftucson pic.twitter.com/oM4WKD5C0E
— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) February 14, 2023
It is unclear at the moment what the truck was carrying.
I have been monitoring scanners and they have not said
— Whats Up Tucson (@whatsuptucson) February 14, 2023
WATCH:
HAPPENING NOW: Truck with hazardous materials onboard tips over in Tucson, AZ.pic.twitter.com/8RsGA9wB3b
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 14, 2023
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