Traffic at one of Plano’s busy intersections turned into a mess yesterday when an oil tanker flipped over and started leaking at Windhaven Parkway and Spring Creek Parkway. The crash, which involved a sedan and the tanker, shut down several lanes, brought in a hazmat response, and sent two people to a hospital in stable condition, according to city officials. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area while crews worked to secure the site and clean up the spill.
Crews working to contain the spill
Plano Fire Department said in a statement to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth that Plano Police, the department’s hazmat team, and Fire-Rescue crews were on scene focusing on keeping the leaking oil out of the storm drain system. Officials said the immediate priority was stabilizing the overturned tanker and protecting nearby drains while cleanup crews made their way in.
Traffic impacts and local footage
According to CBS News Texas, the crash happened around 1 p.m. Aerial…..