Head-On Semi-Truck Collisions Spill Thousands Gallons Crude Oil on Highways Ohio California

Two separate semi-truck accidents on US Highway 33 caused significant hazardous material spills and traffic disruptions. In Marysville, Ohio, a semi-tanker carrying a flammable liquid collided with another semi and a camper, resulting in a spill that was contained without contaminating waterways; the driver who caused the crash was cited for a traffic violation. Meanwhile, near Avenal in Kings County, California, a head-on collision between two semi-trucks spilled approximately 3,000 gallons of crude oil, leading to a prolonged highway closure and requiring hazardous materials response and transfer operations to mitigate further spillage. Both drivers in the California crash sustained minor injuries and declined hospital transport, with one needing extrication by fire personnel. Cleanup efforts in both incidents involved specialized hazardous material teams and environmental agencies to ensure safe remediation of the spills. These accidents highlight ongoing risks associated with transporting hazardous liquids on major highways and the critical response coordination required to protect public safety and the environment.