LA PORTE, Texas – An overturned 18-wheeler possibly leaking battery acid has shut down several roads in La Porte Thursday, emergency officials said.
The La Porte Fire Department responded to reports of a hazmat incident at the intersection of Barbours Cut and SH-146.
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According to the La Porte Office of Emergency Management, the 18-wheeler was carrying lithium-ion batteries. The leaking fluid is believed to be battery acid, officials said.
#HAZMAT | The La Porte Fire Department has responded to a HazMat Incident at the intersection of Barbours Cut and SH-146. An 18-wheeler carrying Lithium Ion Batteries has overturned and started leaking. The leaking product is believed to be battery acid. pic.twitter.com/xPyNhJTIlm
— La Porte Office of Emergency Management (OEM) (@lpoem) March 2, 2023
Harris County HAZMAT, Pollution Control, Port of Houston Fire, and Deer Park Fire agencies are on the scene to assist. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes.
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