Truck Leaks Hazardous Material in Berrien County
A truck leaking ethanolamine along Interstate 94 led to the evacuation of the Coloma rest area, Michigan State Police said.
The tanker truck was reported as leaking Tuesday and found an hour later at the rest area.
Police called for the Berrien County hazardous materials team to assist with the leak, but were unsure how much of the nearly 45,000 pounds of the chemical had spilled.
Ethanolamine, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, causes irritation to eyes, lungs and skin. The substance, used in a wide range of industries from agriculture to dry cleaning and cosmetics, also is flammable.
No injuries were reported in the incident. MSP continues its investigation.
