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Red Deer firemedics check a leak from a tanker carrying diesel on southbound Hwy 2 between the Hwys 11 and 11A overpasses Wednesday. Please see related video at www.reddeeradvocate.com.
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By Advocate staff
Published: September 03, 2008 3:51 PM
Updated: September 03, 2008 10:41 PM
The northbound lanes of Hwy 2 just north of Red Deer have reopened after a fuel tanker truck overturned Wednesday afternoon.
The lanes reopened between Hwy 11 and Hwy11A overpasses at about 5:20 p.m. The southbound lanes remain closed.
A tanker pup trailer was filled with fuel, some of which has leaked out. The fuel tanker is lying on its side in a ditch.
Some drivers are being diverted into Red Deer. Traffic is busy in the area.
Alberta Environment is on scene.
The truck driver was uninjured, but was checked by paramedics.
