Tanker truck crash shuts down bridge, spills milk into waterway
By WGAL Staff
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A bridge on Powells Valley Road in Dauphin County is closed after a milk tanker crashed into it early Saturday morning, according to dispatchers.
Authorities said the tanker, which was carrying milk, struck the bridge around 4 a.m.
According to the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team, the crash caused both fuel and milk to spill into a nearby waterway.
Crews worked for several hours to slow and contain the flow from the tanker and reduce the environmental impact.
No injuries were reported, and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the crash, according to dispatchers.
PennDOT said the bridge, located just east of the intersection with Dividing Ridge Road in Wayne Township, remains closed until further notice.
Officials are assessing the damage and developing a repair plan. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
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