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Texaco Gasoline truck overturning and floods gas into sewer lines, causing families to evacuate homes, according to police

A Texaco gasoline truck overturned causing gas floods through sewer lines. The accident happened on the outskirts of town between 48th Street and Correctionville. The floods was a serious problem for about two hours after the flood. Luckily, the fire department was ready for this type of situation. Fire Chief Charles Honchandel stated, “The firemen followed catastrophe and hazmat procedures set up beforehand for just such an occurrence.”

The Gas flood was very severe. The floods caused four to evacuate there home because of the gas filled sewer lines. It was serious problem for two hours after the accident. the gas flooded sewer lines, ditches and streets. Cars were forced to be rerouted through side streets to get to destinations.