560-Gallon Tanker Truck Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia Broke Loose

RACINE COUNTY, WI — A tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia, an ingredient in fertilizer which is also a fire and chemical hazard, was involved in an accident Thursday morning in Racine County, prompting a partial freeway closure.

According to Racine County Sheriff's officials, a 560-gallon tanker trailer containing anhydrous ammonia was heading south on S. Sylvania Ave. south of Highway 11 when the trailer hitch broke.

Authorities said the tanker trailer rolled into a ditch and turned over to its side. Due to the design of the tanker, only a small amount of gasses leaked out, officials said.

Hazardous materials experts were called to the scene and it was determined there was no risk to the public.

According to the Racine County Sheriff's office, I-94 in the area of this incident was shut down for a short time while the trailer was placed back upright.

There were no injuries or contamination as a result of this incident, sheriff's officials said. All lanes of traffic on I-94 are now open for travel.

#LIVE: An anhydrous ammonia tanker -- involved in a crash on Sylvania Avenue between State Highway 11 and Braun Road in Racine County Thursday morning.
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