Fertilizer Spill Shuts Down Highway 198

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Oct 30, 2009 at 8:21 PM EST

Story Updated: Oct 31, 2009 at 2:11 AM EST

UPDATE- 11:00pm
The CHP says Highway 198 is now open. It was determined that the fertilizer in the truck was non-toxic.

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Highway 198 West of Coalinga has been shut down in both directions because of a massive fertilizer spill.
According to the California Highway Patrol says a tanker truck carrying more than 4,000 gallons of fertilizer overturned, spilling its load, and causing an accident near Fame Lane.
A rescue helicopter had to be used to fly one of the injured out.
KSEE 24 has a crew on the way to the accident, and will have more information as soon as it becomes available.

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