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Crash and hazmat spill closes I-10, prompts evacuations
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Crash and hazmat spill closes I-10, prompts evacuations

  • Courtesy of SirToppleBot via Twitter
  • Feb 14, 2023
  • Feb 14, 2023 Updated Feb 17, 2023
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The crash, which happened at milepost 272 on Interstate 10 in Tucson, involved a commercial truck that rolled over and leaked nitric acid, according to officials. Video courtesy of SirToppleBot via Twitter.

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The crash near Milepost 272 initially caused the westbound lanes to close, but officials later closed travel in both directions. 

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A deadly crash and nitric acid spill on Interstate 10 on Tuesday will impact traffic Wednesday morning and is forcing nearby Vail Schools to adjust its morning schedule and close schools.

Cierre de escuelas y de la carretera I-10 un día después del derrame de ácido en accidente de Tucsón

Cierre de escuelas y de la carretera I-10 un día después del derrame de ácido en accidente de Tucsón

Un accidente mortal y un derrame de ácido nítrico en la Interestatal 10 el martes afectaban el tráfico el miércoles por la mañana y obligaron a las escuelas cercanas de Vail a ajustar su horario matutino y en algunos casos a cancelar clases.

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