The Montgomery Township Police Department announced that police responded to the area of Route 309 and Taylor Road on the morning of October 16 for a reported single-vehicle accident involving a propane tanker truck that had overturned.ording to

According to the announcement, first responders encountered “a large amount of white vapor” coming from the vehicle’s engine, which was determined to be radiator coolant. After the driver was safely removed from the vehicle, emergency personnel secured all safety valves on the propane tank to ensure there was no leak.

As a precautionary measure, nearby residences and businesses in the immediate area were evacuated. Residents and businesses within a 1,000-foot radius were advised to shelter in place while emergency crews assessed the situation, police said. No injuries have been reported.

The tanker was subsequently up righted and inspected by Montgomery County Hazardous Materials Team personnel, who determined the vehicle was safe. The shelter-in-place advisory was lifted and the roadway was reopened for normal traffic operations shortly thereafter, police said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Montgomery Township Police Department’s Highway Safety Unit.

Agencies assisting at the scene included the Montgomery Township Fire Department, Montgomery County Hazardous Materials Team, North Penn Volunteer Medical Services Corps, and the Pennsylvania State Police Hazardous Materials and Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit.

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