Crews clear scene after 18-wheeler carrying methanol overturns in Port Fourchon
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Updated: Sep. 20, 2017 at 8:50 PM CDT
PORT FOURCHON, LA (WVUE) - Police in Port Fourchon are investigating after an 18-wheeler carrying methanol overturned allowing the chemical to spill.
According to police, the truck overturned around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of NJ Theriot Road and First Street.
Officials say that as of 8:30 p.m. Wednesday the scene has been cleared and the roads have been re-opened.
No injuries were reported.
Officials say approximately 3500 gallons of methanol was spilled.
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