San Jacinto County residents free to return

San Jacinto County residents free to return after chemical spill prompted road closures, evacuations
Residents displaced by a sulfur dioxide spill in San Jacinto County Friday have returned to their homes, according to the San Jacinto Office of Emergency Management. The spill, which happened after an 18-wheeler carrying 2,
San Jacinto County residents can return home after an 18-wheeler crash caused a chemical spill and road closures
In an update on Saturday, DPS said its air monitoring had not detected anything hazardous. The shelter-in-place order has since been lifted, and residents can safely return home.
Truck Driver Fatality and Sulfur Dioxide Leak Prompt Evacuation and Road Closure in San Jacinto County
A truck crash in San Jacinto County caused a fatal accident for the driver and a sulfur dioxide leak, leading to road closures and a shelter-in-place order.
Driver dies in 18-wheeler crash that caused chemical spill in San Jacinto County
Emergency crews were continuing to work Friday to contain a sulfur dioxide spill after the driver of an 18-wheeler lost control of the truck and overturned in San Jacinto County, prompting evacuations.
FM 1725 hazmat spill: Truck driver killed in San Jacinto Co. crash; shelter-in-place lifted, roadway reopened
A crash and hazmat spill has shut down FM 1725 in San Jacinto County. The San Jacinto Sheriff's Office says a chemical tanker truck carrying hazardous materials crashed and rolled over on FM 1725 near FM 3081 and SH 150. Authorities say traffic is closed within a mile of the crash, but Highway 150 remains open.
Air monitoring shows no hazards after 18-wheeler crash and chemical spill in San Jacinto County
In an update on DPS said its air monitoring had not detected anything hazardous. The shelter-in-place order has since been lifted, and residents can safely return home.
Residents return home after 18-wheeler crash, chemical spill prompted evacuations in San Jacinto County
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Dozens of homes on FM 1725 at FM 3081 in San Jacinto County were evacuated because of a hazmat spill Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Saturday morning, residents were allowed to return home.
San Jacinto Co. crash update: Roads reopen, evacuated residents return home
A truck driver died after a vehicle carrying hazardous materials crashed on FM 1725 near FM 3081 on Friday.
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