OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILER
 
By EMS Captain Zach Zaykoski
February 24, 2016
 

On the afternoon of February 24th at approximately 1420hrs Medic 28 and Station 2 were alerted for a vehicle collision involving an overturned tractor trailer in the traffic circle at the south end of the RT 30 Bypass. Upon arrival it was determined to be a single overturned tractor trailer in the north bound traffic lanes of the circle. The driver was able to walk away refusing EMS care at the scene. The truck was carrying a load wood chips which spilled onto the shoulder of the roadway. Haz-Mat 30 was requested to off-load the truck's diesel fuel prior to the tow company up-righting the vehicle. State Highway was also contacted, and assisted with heavy equipment for the removal of the wood chips. The north bound lanes of the bypass remained closed for several hours for cleanup.

 
Units: M28, ET24, U2
 
Mutual Aid: Haz-Mat 30, U6, SHA, MSP, MSP CVED