Truck leaks hydrogen chloride gas causing evacuation in parking lot
Fire & ArsonA truck is leaking hydrogen chloride gas in a parking lot near Highway 64. Authorities evacuated the area and are directing traffic to keep people safe. They are checking what protective gear is needed and requesting more resources.
Audio|Source: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
05:51
Transcript:
They said they wanted every truck out of this parking lot because it's releasing hydrogen chloride gas. What kind of gas? Check. Traffic control ongoing. No FBI involved. Local dispatch contacted multiple times to get all trucks on radio. Battalion commander called. Lieutenant Bracey's office phone, please. Need to check what type of PPE to provide. Highway 64 near college area going east. What PPE is needed? You don't need any PPE? College. Arkansas tag, I'm ready. Go ahead. Dispatch reporting on location. Officers advised to stay in vehicles and not approach the truck. Everyone evacuated from the scene. Officers directing traffic by staying in vehicles to keep safe. Calling in more help to manage the scene. Marionville County does not have a drone available. Another location might have one. Updates ongoing about available resources and contact attempts with command. No personal names mentioned anymore.
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West Memphis, AR
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