09/December/2018 – MVC with HazMat – “B” Shift

Incident # 18-08539 – A southbound passenger car lost control on a rainy I-95 and collide with the bridge at the 68 mile marker, then struck the side of a Tractor Trailer truck, dislodging a fuel tank. The incident occurred at 11:57 on Sunday morning 09-December. The collision blocked one lane of the Interstate and spilled diesel fuel on the highway. A light rain caused the fuel to spread across the bridge and began to leak into the Edisto River through the drains on the bridge. Firefighters used absorbent pads and booms to block and plug the drains to prevent fuel from reaching the river below. HazMat 19 responded to the scene for additional materials. Southbound traffic was down to one lane for several hours causing it to back up for approximately three miles. Two people in the car were treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics for minor injuries, but they did not require transportation to the hospital. Fire units were on the scene for three hours.  

Engine 26, Medic 26, HazMat 19, Battalion 1, Car 112 and Car 118 responded. Battalion Chief Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.