Scott Road Closed After Truck Carrying Acid Overturns

SCOTT, La. (KMDL-FM) - An overturned truck transporting acid has caused a road in Scott to close while hazmat crews transfer its cargo.

The accident occurred at the 700 block of Heide Circle in Scott, according to the Scott Fire Department, which responded to a call at 6:19 am.

The vehicle is a tractor-trailer carrying acid. As a result, assistance was sought from the Lafayette Hazardous Materials Unit.

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Thankfully, authorities say the driver escaped safely before the firefighters' arrival.

While no leaks have been detected, the transfer of the acid to another vehicle will take several hours.

The Scott Police Department says the accident will force the closure of the road for most of the day, and they advise motorists to use alternate routes in the interim.

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