SHAMOKIN DAM – A tractor trailer tanker rollover accident back up traffic for miles Friday near the Routes 11 & 15 intersection. A tanker carrying 7,600 gallons of diesel fuel, flipped over at the intersection near the former Tedd’s Landing restaurant.
Shamokin Dam police tell us, around 3pm, the truck was making the sharp turn from Route 11 south, onto Routes 11/15 south when it rolled over onto its side. Shamokin Dam police said the driver, 56-year-old David Leighow, sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
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Shamokin Dam Fire Department said there was a slight fuel leak, but was plugged quickly. Traffic heading southbound was affected for several hours as the road was reduced to one lane for several hours, making normally heavy Friday traffic even more difficult to navigate.
In a statement, Shamokin Dam police reported, “They were assisted by Shamokin Dam Fire Dept., Point Twp Fire Dept., Sunbury Fire Police, Snyder County EMA, PennDOT, Pennsylvania DEP. The spill was cleaned up by Northridge Group. Police impounded the truck and said they will be conducting further investigation by having a certified truck tractor inspector inspect the vehicle for any equipment or other violations.” (Christopher Elio)
