Crime & Safety

Tanker Spill on Bower Hill Road Causes Big Traffic Problems in Bridgeville

A tanker that spilled oil at the end Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville closed the roadway for nearly two hours and caused a traffic nightmare right before the evening rush hour.

A tanker that spilled oil at the end Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville closed the roadway for nearly two hours and caused a traffic nightmare right before the evening rush hour.

Authorities were dispatched to the oil spill around 2:25 p.m. Friday between McLaughin Run Road and Union Street.

Initial reports indicated a crash in the area caused the oil to leak for the tanker.

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Police immediately diverted traffic onto parallel running Baldwin Street and firefighters began spreading material on the road to soak up the oil. A long line of cars could be seen on Baldwin and nearby Railroad Street as motorists snaked around the detour.

A hazardous material crew has been called to the scene to assist in the clean up. Firefighters were seen brooming up the material while the tanker was being towed away.

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They were able to reopen the roadway to traffic by 4:30 p.m. and get traffic moving before rush hour began.

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