Plymouth, IN – A semi-truck rollover at a Plymouth industrial site prompted a hazardous materials response Thursday morning.
According to the South Bend Fire Department, its Hazmat Team was dispatched to assist Plymouth Fire Department crews after a truck carrying chemicals overturned at the Zentis facility. The incident resulted in a chemical leak, prompting environmental safety precautions across the area.
Fire officials said the team worked to contain and mitigate the spill to prevent further impact on the surrounding environment. The extent of the chemical release and the specific substances involved have not yet been disclosed.
The South Bend Fire Department Hazmat Team serves as the District 2 response agency, covering seven counties. Photos released by the department show the truck lying on its side with emergency crews on scene, some in protective gear.
Authorities have not reported any injuries, and it remains unclear what led to the crash. The incident temporarily affected operations at the facility while the cleanup continued. Officials are expected to provide additional updates once the scene is fully secured and environmental assessments are complete.
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