18-Wheeler wreck in Jones Co. results in liquid nitrogen leak

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) – An 18-wheeler rollover in Jones County caused a liquid nitrogen leak and major damage to the truck on Monday, November 4th.

On Highway 84 West at Soso-Big Creek Road, multiple volunteer fire departments determined that an 18-wheeler had rolled over.

The tank was carrying liquid nitrogen and firefighters discovered the tank was leaking.

The truck belongs to Eastern Energy Services of Laurel.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to the local emergency room.

The truck was significantly damaged.

The Jones County Emergency Operations Center said there is no threat to the community from the leaking tank.

Hebron, Soso, Pleasant Ridge and Calhoun volunteer fire departments responded.

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