Vermilion Fire and Rescue clean up fuel spill on Highway 16 from jackknifed semi

“Vermilion Command, Heavy Rescue and Pump #3 were dispatched,” County of Vermilion River Fire Chief Kirk Hughes told Lakeland Connect. “Upon arriving on-scene, Deputy Chief Krys reported that the semi was not blocking the road but was leaking fluids.”

Once on scene, crews worked quickly to stop the flow of fuel, check the patient and establish traffic control.

“The scene was cleared at 3:48 p.m.,” Fire Chief Hughes said. “Remember, when passing emergency vehicles slow to 60 km/hr and watch for emergency responders working.”