A flatbed truck with chemical tanks overturned on Water Street East and Cochrane Street at around 8:00 this morning.
The truck attempted a left hand turn onto Water street from Cochrane Street when the flatbed tipped. The incident occurred near Hill O’ Chips at the Harvey’s Pier.
A truck carrying chemicals has tipped over on Water and Cochrane Streets. I was told to stay back for safety reasons as the chemical smell is quite strong. Couldn’t confirm what the truck was carrying but people are asked to stay out of the area. #nltraffic @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/uySF6VIsmr
— Jolene Grimes (@JGrimesVOCM) December 24, 2020
Water Street was closed down for some time.
Fire crews say a corrosive chemical spilled, causing an odour in the area. The spill was contained before it entered the nearby storm drain.
St. John’s Regional has arrived on the scene. They could not confirm what chemical has spilled but they did say it is corrosive. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/OWt3NiyHg2
— Jolene Grimes (@JGrimesVOCM) December 24, 2020
The truck was turned upright by a crane, and clean up has begun. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
People are asked to stay away from the area.
Crews are trying to turn the containers upright. The corrosive chemical has been contained at the moment @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/QNM01ybPrR
— Jolene Grimes (@JGrimesVOCM) December 24, 2020
The second tank with corrosive material has been turned right side. Cleanup will begin shortly. Police have now arrived on scene. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/FZdJejyeDR
— Jolene Grimes (@JGrimesVOCM) December 24, 2020
