1 person dead after asphalt tank failure leads to spill in South Houston

SOUTH HOUSTON, Texas – Emergency crews are responding to a reported asphalt tank failure in the 300 block of Christy Place, where authorities say there may be a fatality.

Shortly after the incident was announced, KPRC 2 learned that one person had died.

According to initial information, hazardous materials teams were dispatched to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. following the incident, prompting a large emergency response.

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Units from the Houston Fire Department’s Hazmat team have arrived on scene and are assisting alongside City of South Houston responders. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Hazmat team responded to the scene as well.

Details about what led to the reported tank failure have not yet been confirmed.