Parleys Creek fuel spill: Semitruck crash dumps diesel into water
25/04/2024 19:40
Emergency crews responded to a fuel spill in Parleys Creek early Thursday that was caused by a semitruck crash on Interstate 80.
The truck lost control at about 4 a.m. and jackknifed into a concrete barrier on I-80 near milepost 133, just south of Mountain Dell Reservoir and the Parleys Water Treatment Plant, Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson Cameron Roden said.
The truck was hauling food, but Roden said the crash ruptured the vehicle's fuel tanks and spilled about 150 gallons of diesel fuel near Parleys Creek, which is a protected watershed.
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Salt Lake City fire crews remained at Tanner Park and Sugar House Park late Thursday morning to mitigate the spill. Tanner Park features an expansive off-leash dog park.
"Please keep your animals out of Parleys Creek for the foreseeable future," Salt Lake City fire advised.
As of late Thursday morning, the I-80 crash site had been cleared and all lanes had since reopened.
— This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
