| Early Friday morning, June 1, 2012, Gamber & Community Fire Co. units were alerted for a serious motor vehicle collision on Rt. 32 near Arlington Drive. Paramedic 139 and Engine 131 responded. Units arrived to discover a serious collision between an automobile and a dump truck on Rt. 32 just north of the Morgan Run Bridge on the curve.
The dump truck had lost its front axle, tires, and suspension and its fuel tank was ruptured. The car suffered serious damage to its front end. Both drivers walked away from the collision and did not require medical attention.
Engine 131's crew handled the initial cleanup and diked the spilled fuel as best as possible. Additional units were requested from the county and the state to assist with the leaking fuel due to the proximity of the Liberty Reservoir.
Haz Mat 30 and MDE spill response vehicles also responded. Maryland State Police investigated and also an MSP team from the commercial vehicles unit responded.
Route 32 was closed in both directions for the duration of the incident. Units cleared after more than two hours on the scene. |
