A semi-truck carrying hydrated lime overturned on State Route 89 in Chino Valley, Arizona, leaving the driver trapped and sending a firefighter to hospital for precautionary treatment.
The crash happened at about 10.52pm on Thursday, November 5, near Del Rio Ranch Road, at mile marker 333. The lorry came to rest with its cab hanging over the edge of a bridge, according to emergency officials.
Firefighters from the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority found extensive damage and large quantities of white powder spread across the area. The substance was later identified as hydrated lime.
Crews established a safety perimeter before freeing the driver from the vehicle. The driver was assessed, decontaminated and taken to Yavapai Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
One firefighter experienced irritation after being exposed to the powdered material and was taken to hospital for evaluation. The firefighter was released later that night and returned to work.
The response involved the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Department of Transportation, Chino Valley Police Department, Copperstate Ambulance, Prescott Fire Department and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of the rollover and the driver’s current condition have not been disclosed. Chino Valley police are investigating.
