Inc. Inway Landstar was the operating authority responsible for transporting the load. The deceased driver of the commercial vehicle involved in this incident has been identified as Rickey Immel, 54, from Nevada.
The ongoing inquiry into the reason behind the collision is still in progress.
Latest Update: 6:45 p.M., February 15, 2023-.
Public may resume normal activities. Detours and directions have both been lifted, and Interstate 10 has been reopened. The Unified Command has rescinded the evacuation order.
Any individual who suspects they have been exposed may have encountered the harmful fumes linked to this dangerous materials leak. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center and Pima County Health Department have offered information and advice. Additional details can be found at www.Pima.Gov/acidspill.
Latest Update: 5:35 p.M., February 15, 2023-.
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted by Unified Command. The current evacuations are still in force.
Any individual who suspects they have been exposed may have encountered the harmful fumes linked to this dangerous materials leak. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center and Pima County Health Department have offered information and advice. Additional details can be found at www.Pima.Gov/acidspill.
Latest Update: 1:35 p.M., February 15, 2023-.
The current evacuations are still in place. The southern limit is also Old Vail Road Rocket Stravenue, the eastern limit is Rita Road, the northern limit is Old Vail Road, and the western limit is Kolb Road. The revised map for the one-mile zone is provided. Unified Command has decreased the order to stay indoors to within a one-mile radius of the incident site.
The Pima County Health Department and the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center have provided information and advice for individuals who suspect they might have come into contact with the harmful fumes connected to this dangerous substance leakage. For additional details, please visit www.Pima.Gov/acidspill.
Latest update at 1:20 p.M., February 15, 2023-.
The Pima County Health Department and the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center have provided information and advice for individuals who suspect they might have come into contact with the harmful fumes connected to this dangerous substance leakage. For additional details, please visit www.Pima.Gov/acidspill.
Latest update at 9:38 a.M., February 15, 2023-.
Unified Command advises anyone within the shelter to place orders and assess the need for possible changes to existing evacuations in order to ensure public safety and monitor actively within these boundaries. See the most recent updates for the current map. The current map reflects the order-in-place shelter, which covers a three-mile radius.
Latest update at 8:34 a.M., February 15, 2023-.
Unified Command will assess potential modifications to current evacuations and shelter-in-place directives in order to guarantee public safety and actively supervise them within these boundaries. The shelter-in-place order will encompass a three-mile radius around the incident location.
The Unified Command recommends that individuals who have been evacuated should anticipate being displaced until around midday.
Due to temporary setbacks caused by weather conditions, crews have now removed the hazardous materials from the truck and are utilizing dirt to further mitigate the gassing off on Rita and Kolb roads in Tucson. The 10 Interstate between both directions remains closed for recovery efforts.
The general public should still refrain from entering the vicinity, while drivers should look for an alternative pathway.
Latest update at 5:30 a.M., February 15, 2023-.
Here is a map showing the hazardous materials perimeter for the site of the incident. Please refer to the updated map above.
Latest update at 4:55 a.M., February 15, 2023-.
Unified Command has reinstated the order to place individuals within a one-mile perimeter around the incident in a shelter, advising everyone to turn off their air conditioning systems and/or heaters to bring in outside air.
While crews were trying to unload the cargo from the commercial vehicle, a gas leak happened.
The stretch of Interstate 10 between Kolb and Rita roads in Tucson is still closed in both directions.
The general public should steer clear of the vicinity and drivers should find a different path.
The Unified Command expects a widespread shutdown.
Latest update at 11:15 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
The Unified Command expects that the order to evacuate will be lifted at 6 a.M. On Wednesday, February 15.
Latest update at 9:15 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
Unified Command has confirmed that it is now safe for residents to recommence the use of heaters and air conditioners within the one-mile vicinity of the incident.
Latest update at 8:45 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
The closure of roads between Rita and Kolb on Interstate 10 in the Tucson area should impact motorists’ Wednesday morning commute. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. Those who have already been evacuated will remain evacuated at this time.
Latest update at 8:14 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
We can confirm that the driver of the commercial vehicle has passed away.
Latest update at 6:47 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
The Unified Command has cleared a half-mile radius around the accident.
The Unified Command has instructed individuals to seek shelter within a one-mile radius of the incident.
The Unified Command consists of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Tucson Police Department, and Tucson Fire Department.
Latest update at 5:56 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
Correction: The automobile engaged was a truck tractor pulling a box trailer.
Latest update at 5:09 p.M., February 14, 2023-.
The commercial tanker vehicle that was part of this collision was transporting liquid nitric acid.
Interstate 10 remains closed in both directions between Rita and Kolb roads in Tucson. The general public should steer clear of the vicinity and drivers should find a different path. Troopers anticipate an extensive closure.