Statement on Aiken County chemical spill traffic incident
Authorities in Aiken County, South Carolina, were called to a distressing incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a tractor-trailer that had tipped over a bridge at I20 and Highway 1, carrying hazardous material identified as methyl acetate. Responders, such as the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and emergency management teams, rushed to the scene to address the situation. The driver had to be rescued and taken to a medical facility due to the potential danger posed by the flammable material. As a safety precaution, the area was evacuated, and a shelter-in-place was ordered within a one-mile radius. The road closures are anticipated to last for several hours, aiming to ensure the safe containment and removal of the hazardous substance.
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