| At 10:35 the Fire Department was dispatched to I-287 South, mile marker 56.6 for a motor vehicle accident. First on scene was the Oakland Police, who confirmed a one vehicle accident with a step van on its side. The driver and only occupant exited the vehicle on his own prior to the police officer arriving on scene.
Upon the arrival Of Engine 1031, the crew began containing and controlling a minor gasoline spill, as well as other fluids leaking from the vehicle. Once on scene the crew of Engine 1034 assisted 1031's crew and pulled one protection line in the event the gasoline ignited. Tower 1041 was special called to the scene to shut the right lane of traffic in an effort to protect emergency personal on scene.
Once the vehicle was up-righted by the tow company and all leaking fluids were confirmed to have been stopped the vehicle was removed from the highway. |
