Authorities in Arizona say an accident involving a commercial vehicle caused liquid nitric acid to leak onto Interstate 10 outside Tucson, prompting state troopers to shut down traffic on the highway.
TUCSON, Ariz. --
Agency spokesman Raul Garcia said liquid nitric acid was leaking after the tanker rolled over in the Tuesday afternoon accident on the interstate between Rita and Kolb Roads. Garcia said first responders were working to clear people from the area and that troopers anticipate a lengthy freeway closure.
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