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Fuel tank falls off car, spills gas on Byron-Stafford Road, Stafford

By Howard B. Owens

A fuel tank reportedly came completely off a car while it was traveling on Byron-Stafford Road near Thwing Road, Stafford.

There is a fuel spill.

Stafford Fire is responding.

UPDATE 2:52 p.m.: A chief reports the tank was full when it came off.  The tank is on the road with a hole in it and it is "leaking like crazy."

UPDATE 3:04 p.m.:  This has been declared a Level 1 hazmat incident. About 20 gallons of gas have leaked. The road will be foamed down. Fire police from South Byron and Stafford requested to the scene to close the roadway.

UPDATE 3:17 p.m.: Fuel leak under control.

UPDATE 3:29 p.m.: Chief releases South Byron fire police, "with our thanks."

UPDATE 4:04 p.m.: The road is open.


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