Pesticide truck rolls over on State Route 512

TACOMA, WA – Troopers with the Washington State Highway Patrol responded to a rolled over truck on State Route 512 southeast of Tacoma Wednesday morning.

According to the official Twitter page of the WSP, the accident occurred when a truck carrying pesticides rolled over while in the westbound lanes of SR-512 near South Meridian shortly before 9 a.m.

I’m out with a utility truck carrying a pesticide that roller this morning. No injuries. Occurred WB-SR-512 @ Meridian in Puyallup. Dept of ecology has been notified regarding a small spill. Folks, keep your eyes on the road for slowing traffic! Distractions always win. pic.twitter.com/XNFiKchkfU

— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) October 28, 2020

No injuries were reported as an immediate result of the crash. However, commuters faced delays along this portion of SR-512 while the wreckage and chemicals were safely cleaned from the roadway.

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