Oil spill leaks into storm drain in downtown Salt Lake City

Hazmat crews are cleaning up an oil spill in downtown Salt Lake City after a diesel semitruck struck a barrier Tuesday morning.

The Salt Lake City Fire Department received reports at 10:28 a.m. of the spill at 50 East and 200 South, by the Gallivan Center. Officials say the oil spilled down a storm drain on the east side of the street and the Salt Lake County Health Department has been notified of the leak.

There are two hazmat vehicles at the scene cleaning up the oil. Salt Lake City police have not blocked any streets in the area at this time.

A spokesperson for city’s fire department said he didn’t immediately know whether the driver of the semi-truck was injured in the crash.

— The Tribune will update this developing story.

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