18 Jan 2024 | 12:08 AM UTC
US: Authorities responding to hazmat incident on SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road in Tualatin, Ore., as of Jan. 17
Hazmat crews responding to gas leak on SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road in Tualatin, Ore., US, as of Jan. 17; road closure, evacuations reported.
Hazmat crews are responding to a cloud of unidentified gas at the 10500 block of SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road in Tualatin, Oregon, as of Jan. 17. The gas cloud has reportedly impacted traffic, and authorities have closed the road and asked some businesses' staff to either evacuate or shelter in place. Authorities had identified the source of the gas leak as of around 15:46.
A heightened security presence and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area until the hazmat crews' response work is complete.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the vicinity. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. If operating in the Tualatin area, consider remaining indoors, closing all windows, and turning air conditioning devices off. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including any evacuation or shelter-in-place orders.
