CAMDEN, Tenn. (WTVF) — The town of Camden and all of Benton County was left under a boil water advisory on Tuesday due to a crash involving toxic chemicals.
According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, there were four vehicles involved in the crash. Three passenger vehicles and a semi truck carrying toxic chemicals. The semi rolled down a ravine carrying liquid ammonia and hit a main water line leading to the boil water advisory and school closures.
One person died.
The hazmat tanker has since been recovered and removed from the scene, and the hazards have been mitigated by hazmat technicians.
Camden Water Department utility crews have since completed repairs to the damaged water main
Officials say there was no chemical spill from the tanker, and there was not any contamination to the water system during this event.
There is still a boil water advisory in effect due to low pressure conditions in parts of the water system.
At this time, you're being asked to conserve water if you live in the area.
Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.
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