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Diesel Truck Overturn with Fuel Spill on I-94 Ramp

Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
I-94, Chicago, IL, USA
Summary: A diesel truck carrying Amazon cargo overturned on the I-94 westbound ramp (Northbound Dan Ryan Expressway) in Cook County, Illinois, resulting in a significant diesel fuel spill. Emergency responders assessed the scene, confirmed no hazardous materials in the cargo, but identified approximately 77 gallons of diesel fuel leaking, some entering a sewer on the expressway. Hazmat teams and a wrecker were requested, and biosorbent materials were used to contain the spill. The incident required coordinated response from multiple squads and resulted in traffic disruption.
  1. Squad Coordination and Standby
    01:41

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  2. Fuel Spill Quantified and Containment Efforts
    00:25

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  3. Hazmat and Location Clarification
    00:47

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  4. Initial Incident and Assessment
    03:38

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