A single-vehicle accident on Highway 97 south of Quesnel ended with some fuel being spilled into Cuisson Creek.
RCMP Sergeant Richard Weseen told Vista Radio a transport truck lost control and went off the road at around 8-45 this morning (Monday) in the Alexandria area.
“A transport truck was traveling south on Highway 97 near Church Road when his trailer jackknifed, crossed the center line, and entered the ditch on the east side. The truck went approximately 200 meters down a steep embankment before colliding with a tree.”
He added the truck and trailer did not roll over but the fuel tank ruptured and leaked diesel into the river.
“The truck driver reported that there were approximately 400 litres of fuel in the tank and it’s unknown how much of the diesel leaked into the river.”
Police say the Ministry of Transportation and Environment was notified of the spill.
Weseen stated the driver was transported to the hospital by ground ambulance with minor injuries.
Police believe that the weather at the time may have played a role in the crash.
The investigation continues.
– with files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now staff
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