A farm nurse tank rolled over and leaked diesel fuel after an accident Monday afternoon.
The cargo tank reportedly tipped over as the tractor pulling it turned west onto Highway 95 from Avenue G.
The Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department responded to the intersection of Avenue G and Highway 95 at 3:30 p.m. Firefighters found the tank on its side, leaking fuel.
About 35 gallons of diesel spilled onto the roadway. Firefighters built a dike around the tank to keep it from spreading further. The intersection was closed while firefighters worked.
Firefighters used MicroBlast foam on the fuel spill. It is a microorganism that attacks hydrocarbons, stops flammability and controls the vapors, according to SCFD spokesman Robby Rodriguez.
Somerton and Cocopah police departments, Border Patrol and Yuma County Sheriff's Office all responded and assisted with traffic control.
Marine Corps Air Station Fire Department backfilled the Somerton station in case additional calls came in.
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