Traffic & Transit
Hydrochloric Acid Leak Closes Lanes Near Hinsdale Oasis
The leak happened after two semis collided on southbound I-294, forcing the evacuation of the Hinsdale Oasis parking lot.
HINSDALE, IL — State police said the two right lanes of southbound I-294 near the Hinsdale Oasis were shut down just before 8 a.m. after two tractor/semi-trailers collided, causing one of the semis to begin leaking two gallons of hydrochloric acid mixed with "other various chemicals." The Hinsdale Oasis parking lot was evacuated due to the incident.
The Hinsdale Fire Department Hazmat Team was responding to the scene, Illinois State Police said.
Bad crash on the SB Tri-State by the Hinsdale Oasis Blocks 2 right lanes. Big delays both directions. 1 semi carrying hardware supplies, the other fertilizer. Use an alternate (355, Rt 83, LaGrange) to save yourself a TON of time this morning. pic.twitter.com/n7LMEEbeWo
— Jeanette Hudson (@JHudsontraffic) May 31, 2019
No injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.
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