The truck spilled nitric acid, a highly corrosive chemical used in manufacturing and fertilizer
Arizona Issues Shelter-In-Place, Evacuation Orders After Chemical Tanker Spills on Highway
The Post Millennial reports:
A portion of Interstate 10 in Arizona was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon following a crash and hazmat spill caused by a commercial tanker truck rollover on the freeway.
According to the state’s Department of Public Safety, the freeway closure between Rita and Kolb roads in Tucson was “extensive” and drivers were encouraged to avoid the area. The crash occurred at around 2:43 pm local time.
