Traffic tied up all day after a truck spilled its guts on State Highway 78/Eubanks - but it ended up the muck was non-toxic. Cops and cleanup crews were out there busting their backs to get everything cleaned up after a Hazmat scare turned out to be a water treatment byproduct, which officials say might help crops grow.
The Wylie Police Department took to Facebook to tell everyone to steer clear of the area and warned about traffic delays potentially dragging into the evening hours. "The spill is non-hazardous water treatment residuals that are often used in agricultural applications," read the post. Drivers were told to find alternative routes or sit tight and wait it out.
Later in the day, the police updated their post, signaling an all-clear at 8:56 PM. "All roads have been re-opened," the Wylie Police Department said, likely to the relief of drivers who had been cooped up in their cars, itching to get moving.
While roadblocks and detours make for a fine mess on the highways, this incident highlights the importance of quick response to potential threats — and the relief that comes when a substance that could easily have been a chemical nightmare turns out to be just another day on the farm. But make no mistake: even a non-hazardous spill can snarl up traffic well and well, giving everyone involved a hell of a day.
