Summary
A semi-truck crash in Weatherford, Oklahoma, caused a toxic ammonia leak, leading to the hospitalization of 36 people and the evacuation of 1,000 residents. Emergency alerts advised residents to evacuate or shelter in place, and local schools were closed for the day.
Key Facts
- A semi-truck crash in Weatherford, Oklahoma, released toxic ammonia into the air.
- The incident resulted in 36 people being hospitalized.
- Approximately 1,000 residents were evacuated from their homes.
- The City of Weatherford issued an emergency evacuation alert around 9:55 p.m. local time.
- Weatherford Police warned that the air was too toxic to breathe and issued a shelter in place notice for certain areas.
- Residents were advised to turn off AC/Heating systems to prevent chemicals from entering homes.
- Local schools were closed for the day following the chemical spill.
- The designated safety location was the Pioneer Cellular Center at the SWOSU Basketball Gym.
