CHARLOTTE — Diesel fuel spilled into Little Sugar Creek Tuesday morning due to a wreck, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services announced.
A saddle tank ruptured in the single-vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 277 near the Davidson Street exit.
About 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the creek, officials said.
Booms were put in the creek to contain and collect the fuel to remove it.
Officials said Tuesday morning that there were no negative impacts on aquatic life.
A single vehicle accident resulted in a discharge of diesel fuel to Little Sugar Creek. This is an active environmental cleanup that we will continue to oversee until the product is removed & conditions restored. To date, no negative impacts have been observed to aquatic life. pic.twitter.com/TTOXLVRKfM
— CharMeck Storm Water (@StormWaterCM) August 8, 2023
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