D
dan e 1980
Guest
Tanker leaks load on Toronto streets
Jan. 31, 2006. 07:54 PM
HENRY STANCU
STAFF REPORTER
A tanker loaded with used motor oil, anti-freeze and transmission fluid caused traffic chaos Tuesday night as it leaked its load along city streets in Toronto’s west end.
The commercial tanker, which belongs to a Kitchener waste disposal firm, had started off on its route back to Kitchener at about 4:30 p.m. after it had finished pumping leftover auto fluids at a Wal-Mart on St. Clair Ave. W. near Runnymede Rd.
As the truck went on its way, however, fluids began to seep from a valve in a hose attachment on the vehicle.
The tanker left behind a slippery slick of chemicals as it weaved its way east along St. Clair Ave. W. to Lansdowne Ave., south to Queen St., east on Queen St. to Shaw St., south on Shaw St. to King St., east on King St. W. to Niagara St., and finally south to Bathurst St. where it was pulled over by Toronto police.
Several cars driving through the mess slid and lost control at three locations leading to at least three fender benders, police said. No major injuries were reported.
Many of the affected roads were closed as city works crews cleaned up the chemicals using street sweepers. Cleanup efforts lasted well into the evening.
There was no immediate word on charges.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
WTF! anybody see this?
Jan. 31, 2006. 07:54 PM
HENRY STANCU
STAFF REPORTER
A tanker loaded with used motor oil, anti-freeze and transmission fluid caused traffic chaos Tuesday night as it leaked its load along city streets in Toronto’s west end.
The commercial tanker, which belongs to a Kitchener waste disposal firm, had started off on its route back to Kitchener at about 4:30 p.m. after it had finished pumping leftover auto fluids at a Wal-Mart on St. Clair Ave. W. near Runnymede Rd.
As the truck went on its way, however, fluids began to seep from a valve in a hose attachment on the vehicle.
The tanker left behind a slippery slick of chemicals as it weaved its way east along St. Clair Ave. W. to Lansdowne Ave., south to Queen St., east on Queen St. to Shaw St., south on Shaw St. to King St., east on King St. W. to Niagara St., and finally south to Bathurst St. where it was pulled over by Toronto police.
Several cars driving through the mess slid and lost control at three locations leading to at least three fender benders, police said. No major injuries were reported.
Many of the affected roads were closed as city works crews cleaned up the chemicals using street sweepers. Cleanup efforts lasted well into the evening.
There was no immediate word on charges.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
WTF! anybody see this?