Petroleum Incident in Bridgeville

A new hazardous materials incident involving petroleum has been reported to the California Office of Emergency Services.

According to a report published by the office, the incident took place at or near a road in Bridgeville at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Less than 20 gallons of a substance described as “tact oil (for paving)” were released to the environment, according to the person who called in the report.

Here’s the description of the incident that was recorded by the Office of Emergency Services:

Per reporting party, Due to a collision, at least 20 gallons of tack oil used for paving have impacted the asphalt. The release is still ongoing and has flowed into a dry culvert. The road was already closed, and Caltrans is using a pilot car to direct traffic. There was one injury: the driver sustained a concussion and was taken to the hospital by the fire department that was on scene. The contractor will handle the cleanup.

This was the first hazardous materials incident recorded by the Office of Emergency Services in the Bridgeville area this year and the 31st petroleum spill in the county overall.