Truck Plunge into River, Diesel Spill

0:00A tanker truck driver walked away mostly on skays after plunging into the Kusa river in Gats-de-Nalabama on Tuesday, April 28th. The crash happened along Highway 411 North, and while the driver got checked out at the hospital, no one faced serious injuries. Turns out the truck carried 50-200 gallons of diesel fuel, with some now visible spilling into the river. It was mostly empty, but crews also found traces of chicken fat inside, adding a weird twist to the spill. Several fire teams jumped in quick, no panic, but steady response from folks on the scene. Gats-de-Nalabama then fire chief Vance Brown confirmed the fuel leak right away, keeping everyone focused on containment over chaos. Right now, firefighters are dropping booms into the water to trap the diesel before it spreads further, while the truck's cab sits fully submerged. Clean-up ops are rolling out smooth. Authorities got this lockdown, watching the river close and aiming to wrap it without long-term hassle. Stay tuned for updates as they wrap the recovery.

1:02That wraps Birmingham News today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.