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Four Injured After Tanker Spills Diesel on U.S. 69 Near Lindale

Four Injured After Tanker Spills Diesel on U.S. 69 Near Lindale - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Friday, September 13, 2024
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A serious tanker truck crash near Lindale injured four people and caused a major diesel spill on U.S. 69. According to KLTV, the multi-vehicle crash happened around 6 a.m. Thursday between South Street and Eagle Spirit Drive. Authorities said an overturned tanker truck leaked fuel, forcing crews to shut down the roadway for several hours while they cleared debris and contained the spill. Lindale Police said four people, including the tanker driver, were taken to nearby hospitals and are expected to recover. Two of the injured people had to be extracted from a vehicle using the Jaws of Life. Officials said the tanker was carrying about 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel and spilled an estimated 5,000 gallons. Responding agencies included Lindale police, Lindale Fire, Tyler Fire, Smith County ESD2, and LoneStar HAZMAT. Tanker truck crashes involving fuel spills require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver error, speed, distraction, fatigue, brake failure, tire failure, cargo handling, tanker maintenance, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Fuel spill accidents can create serious risks for drivers, passengers, nearby residents, businesses, first responders, and cleanup crews. Important evidence can disappear quickly, including black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, cargo documents, HazMat response reports, crash scene photos, roadway debris, witness statements, police reports, and environmental cleanup records. If you or your loved one was injured in a Lindale tanker truck accident, U.S. 69 fuel spill crash, Smith County truck wreck, or Texas commercial vehicle accident involving hazardous materials, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, chemical exposure injuries, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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