Hazmat Crews Mobilized as Thousands of Gallons of Fuel Spill from Overturned Tanker on JFK Airport Runway (VIDEO)
A major fuel spill has caused chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport today after a fuel truck overturned, spilling thousands of gallons of fuel on a runway.
The tanker was transporting approximately 10,000 gallons of fuel.
The spill occurred around 10:40 a.m. local time, sending emergency teams into a rapid response mode.
Video footage shows the dramatic moments as hazmat crews scramble to contain the situation.
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#BREAKING: Hazmat crews are on the scene as 10,000 Gallons of Fuel has Spill Onto JFK Airport Runway from Overturned Tanker Truck⁰⁰#Queens | #NewYork⁰⁰Emergency crews, including Hazmat units, are currently on the scene at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens,… pic.twitter.com/BeQeQGHQ6I
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