25-Gallon Fuel Spill Following Car Crash

Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A, Parkchester, Bronx

Published Jul 9 at 3:01 AM · Updated Jul 9 at 3:30 AM

Summary

Firefighters responded to a hit-and-run car crash near Exit 5A on the Cross Bronx Expressway, where approximately 25 gallons of fuel spilled from a saddle tank. Efforts are underway to contain the spill as a hazmat team is en route to assist.

Timeline

Jul 9, 3:24AM

According to firefighters, this appears to have been a hit-and-run.

Jul 9, 3:01AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A.

Jul 9, 3:24AM

According to firefighters, this appears to have been a hit-and-run.

Jul 9, 3:01AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A.

Jul 9, 3:24AM

According to firefighters, this appears to have been a hit-and-run.

Jul 9, 3:01AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A.

Jul 9, 3:24AM

According to firefighters, this appears to have been a hit-and-run.

Jul 9, 3:01AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A.

Jul 9, 3:24AM

According to firefighters, this appears to have been a hit-and-run.

Jul 9, 3:01AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Cross Bronx Expy E & Exit 5A.

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Bronx FDNY · Jul 9, 3:49AM · 0:22

Battalion 18 to the Bronx. Battalion 18. 8, 9, 2, 3, we have Squad 61 on scene with us. They set up the, uh, are in the process of offloading the fuel from the tank, K. Battalion 18.

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Bronx FDNY · Jul 9, 3:30AM · 0:27

Mason front. Battalion 1 A, QSK. 8923, be advised, we were unable to slow or stop the leak with putty. Showing a dyke off the fuel spill now. We're still awaiting the arrival of Squad 61 and Hazmat. 10-4, Battalion 1 A.

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Bronx FDNY · Jul 9, 3:24AM · 0:27

Battalion 18 to the Bronx. 18, QSK. A 923, it's a 50-gallon saddle tank, and about half of that amount is out on the, uh, cross Bronx. 10-4, Battalion 18, you can add Squad 61, Battalion 1, respond with me. 10-4, Bronx.

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