Brewster 09/07/12 PIAA/HAZMAT I-84

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Date: 09/07/12

Time:0830

Location:Brewster I-84 Eastbound mile marker 64.7 (near Exit 19)

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Units Operating: Brewster FD/EMS, Putnam Medic 4, NYSP, NYC DEP, NYS DEC

Weather Conditions: Sunny,

Description Of Incident: Tractor Trailer carrying batteries went off I-84, down an embankment approximately 200 feet according to reports. Driver removed via ambulance to Danbury Hospital. Truck is leaking diesel fuel, and there are concerns that batteries in the trailer may be leaking. NYS DEC Spill response is responding out of New Paltz. http://www.lohud.com...|text|Frontpage

Reporters: Grumpyff/TexasTom791

Edited September 7, 2012 by grumpyff