Fuel Spill Cleanup on I-65 in Marshall County TN | Enviro Medics Hazmat Response
On August 24, 2023, Enviro Medics Emergency Spill Response Team was requested to Interstate 65 Interstate 65 south at mile marker 27.2 in Marshall County, Tennessee, following a semi-truck accident in which the vehicle left the roadway and crashed through a guardrail. The initial report suggested a 50-gallon fuel leak, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Upon arrival, our technicians discovered that both saddle tanks were ruptured, leaving minimal fuel remaining in the vehicle. Quick action by the Marshall County Fire Department Marshall County Fire Department and the Office of Emergency Management Office of Emergency Management helped reduce the impact of the spill, as they rapidly applied absorbents to prevent diesel from entering a nearby creek.
With the hazard stabilized, the Enviro Medics team moved swiftly to complete containment, mitigate environmental risk, and support truck recovery operations. Through efficient coordination and the combined effort of all agencies on scene, the highway was reopened within a few hours, minimizing disruption to travelers and preventing environmental damage.
Enviro Medics LLC provides 24/7 hazardous materials cleanup, diesel spill remediation, and emergency environmental response throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Our trained responders deliver rapid, safe, and compliant service for transportation, industrial, and roadside incidents.
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