BREAKING Gas tanker overturns, fuel spill forces Lehigh Valley residents to be evacuated; school delayed
The evacuated residents were taken to Nitschmann Middle School on Union Boulevard where the Red Cross is providing assistance.A message on the school's Twitter account says, "Due to fuel spill on west side, school used as a shelter for displaced families. Delay for two hours to ensure that our building is ready to function normally for students and staff while also serving our community's needs.
WFMZ-TV reports many of those evacuated have either found family members and friends to connect with or are staying in a hotel room. Bethlehem police say the biggest concerns are a possible fire or explosion. They also are taking into consideration the environmental impact. The driver of the tanker truck was taken to the hospital for injuries, but a condition has not been released.
Firefighters, EMS, UGI Energy Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection also responded to the scene.Copyright © 2022 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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