Fuel Oil Tanker Overturns in Aurora

Crews arrived on the scene around 3:40 p.m.

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(Aurora, Ind.) – Crews are on the scene of an accident on East Laughery Creek Road.

According to Dearborn County Dispatch, a fuel oil truck carrying 2,200 gallons of fluid reportedly left the roadway and came to a rest over a hill just after 3:30 p.m.

Upon arrival at the scene, responders located the tanker on its side. The accident did cause a small leak which has been stopped. Responders are expecting more fluid to leak when the truck is flipped right side up. 

No entrapment was reported. 

East Laughery Creek Road is closed between SR 56 and Gregory Road until further notice. 

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