Tanker overturns in Columbia, spilling 4,000 gallons of fuel

Brittney Baird

May 9, 2024 at 9:26 AM·1 min read

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A tanker truck overturned in Columbia early Thursday morning and spilled thousands of gallons of gas.

The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on Nashville Highway at Burt Drive.

(Courtesy: Columbia Fire & Rescue)
(Courtesy: Columbia Fire & Rescue)

Columbia Fire and Rescue reported the fuel tanker overturned and dumped nearly 4,000 gallons of fuel onto Nashville Highway.

The driver of the tanker was transported, treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Both lanes are blocked while crews work to clear the scene. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes.

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