A tractor trailer unit has rolled over just after 11:30 this morning on the Route 102 bridge over route 93. This is a Continental 18 wheeler, it is leaking liquid asphalt at a rate of 1 gallon per minute according to Londonderry Fire on to the roadway. State Police, Londonderry Police and Londonderry Fire are on the scene at this time. Estimated by Londonderry Fire are that 8000 gallons are in the tank, LFD requested a spill trailer from Hooksett since the Derry unit is out of service.
At about noon Londonderry Fire released the rescue unit and the medic for other calls. Engines remain on scene managing the spill of hot asphalt. The material is listed as “3257 HOT” in placards on the vehicle. This unique slide show provides a view of the accident scene just 20 minuets after it occurred.
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On the scene the 18 wheeler is rolled over and up against the sidewalk on the westbound side of the bridge closest to the Exit 4 on ramp to 93. This is just across from the Burger King. The roadway is open in both directions with only one lane westbound over the bridge.
Tire marks in the roadway leading to the tipped over 18 wheeler indicate that the truck was entering route 102 westbound from the Exit 4 off ramp when it tipped and rolled onto the sidewalk just before the bridge.
Once they start draining the hot tar from the trailer unit Route 102 westbound will be closed over the bridge. They will be setting up a reader board at the plaza by Londonderry Road to reroute traffic later this afternoon. Watch our Breaking News for further information.
Update 12:50pm
Pump trucks and tow trucks have arrived at the scene to start offloading fuel.
Update 1:53pm
The offloading of the 18 wheeler on it’s side has begun with asphalt pumpers and a second tanker.
Update 3:30PM
The accident scene was cleared just three hours after the rollover occurred and in time for the evening commute home to Londonderry.
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