An 18-wheeler hauling chemicals crashed near Corsicana, closing Interstate 45 in both directions and later prompting an evacuation of the Emergency Room at Baylor Hospital.
The Dallas Fire-Rescue hazardous material team was called to Baylor Hospital around 1 pm June 20, after at least one victim from the crash arrived at the hospital located in the 3500 block of Gaston Avenue. Ambulances en route to Baylor Hospital were diverted to other facilities to avoid any potential cross-contamination.
Officials have not yet released the name of the chemical involved, though video footage of the crash scene revealed a yellow substance.
Texas Department of Transportation expects Interstate 45 to remain closed until at least 5 pm.
The Dallas Fire-Rescue hazardous material team was called to Baylor Hospital around 1 pm June 20, after at least one victim from the crash arrived at the hospital located in the 3500 block of Gaston Avenue. Ambulances en route to Baylor Hospital were diverted to other facilities to avoid any potential cross-contamination.
Officials have not yet released the name of the chemical involved, though video footage of the crash scene revealed a yellow substance.
Texas Department of Transportation expects Interstate 45 to remain closed until at least 5 pm.
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