Truck Overturns, Spills Liquid Asphalt on Bronx Road

Asphalt Spill Incident

• 🚚 A semi-truck overturned on Truckton Street in the Bronx, spilling approximately 100 gallons of liquid asphalt.
• ⚠️ The truck was capable of carrying up to 35 tons, but the spill occurred around noon, creating a significant mess.

Containment and Cleanup Efforts

• 🚧 A sand barrier was deployed to contain the spill and prevent it from entering storm drains.
• 🛠️ The primary challenge is the removal of the liquid asphalt from the roadway, which is expected to be a long cleanup effort.

Incident Details and Impact

• ❓ The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
• 🤕 While no one was seriously injured in the crash itself, one firefighter sustained minor injuries and was taken to Jacobi Hospital.
• 🚗 The spill occurred in the Hunts Point section, east of the Brookner Expressway, in an area that is not heavily traveled, thus not significantly impacting traffic flow.
• 🚛 The area is used by trucks accessing a market, but the overall traffic disruption was minimal.