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A wreck at SH 71 near Airport Rd. in front of Carlton Industries involved several 18-wheelers, including a tanker that spilled 7,200 gallons of diesel. Photo courtesy of the La Grange Volunteer FIre Department
At 8:45 a.m. Tuesday a crash involving three 18-wheelers occurred on SH 71 eastbound near Airport Rd. in dense fog.
One of the 18-wheelers was pulling a tank trailer carrying 7,200 gallons of diesel.
“One of the 18-wheelers sideswiped or clipped the tank,” said La Grange Fire Chief Frank Menefee. “The tanker rolled over on its side and had a rip in the tank 24-36 inches long. The diesel drained…
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