Hazmat team called to tanker truck crash in Washington County

FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — A hazmat team was called late Monday morning after a tanker truck crashed in Finleyville, Washington County, officials said.

The truck crashed about 10 a.m., forcing the closure of Yohe Street. The truck was hauling styrene, a highly flammable chemical used in making Styrofoam.

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Some of the chemical spilled, requiring hazmat to be called in to clean it up. The company that owns the truck has been called to tow the truck.

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