Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Cass County Emergency Management Agency
Monday afternoon Cass County public safety personnel were called to the area of US 35 north of Delaware Road for a report of an anhydrous ammonia tank that had rolled over. A local farm hand was moving the “nurse tank” into a field on the northwest side of the roadway when the tank rolled over and came to a rest in the field.
Response agencies isolated the area as a precaution as they assessed the situation. Cass County Sheriff’s Office Deputies blocked area roadways and made notification to nearby residences, later being assisted with road blocking by the Cass County Traffic Control Unit.
Technician and specialist level HAZMAT personnel from the Cass County Emergency Management Agency responded to deal with any potential chemical issues, supported by Cass County Fire District 1 and Cass County Emergency Medical Services. Survey of the site with detection equipment indicated no active release at the time of initial response. Personnel stood and monitored the situation while CFS, which owns the tank, and farmers worked to safely upright the container. Rescue and intervention personnel were on site ready to respond if needed.
Once the tank had been turned upright the area was again evaluated with detection equipment. No detectable release of hazardous materials had occurred. Units cleared the roadway and returned to service.
There were no known injuries or illnesses as a result of this incident.
SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency