Chemical leak causes Route 37 closure in Rhode Island, Providence County RI


A hazardous material tank on Route 37 in Rhode Island was breached, causing a chemical leak. Two people were involved, one in a van and one in the hazmat tank. Emergency crews responded and closed Route 37 in both directions for at least a quarter mile.
Audio|Source: Northwest Rhode Island Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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This might be advised, we do have a breach in a tank,
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we do have a leak with two possible victims, one in the van, one in the hazmat tank.
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We're going to be making a grab row.
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Be advised the UN number,
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what was it? One zero five.
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One zero five.
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Green placard.
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Was that a green placard engine one?
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We're Roger.
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This is he.
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Rescue one's on the way.
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55 is dead in street.
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This is Tyler. Rescue one on route at 1402.
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Rescue 3 is going to be responding to 1403.
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Rescue 3 responding at 1403.
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The Italian 1 will be establishing Route 37 Command.
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Command to fire alarm, Sart State Police.
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I want to have Route 37 shutdown both ways,
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isolated for at least a quarter mile.
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at 14.
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RI-37, Rhode Island
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