Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns has reported that an ammonia semi tanker has rolled over near Teutopolis and is leaking hazardous materials. An evacuation is underway now. St. Anthony Grade School is being used as a shelter for those who need it.
From the Effingham City/County 911 Facebook Page:
Update as of 9:35pm – evacuation area has been extended, all residents north of CSX and east to T-Town High School need to evacuate to the west. Do not go east or south.
Attention Teutopolis residents: Residents north of the CSX railroad and east of Pearl St – evacuate to the west towards Effingham. Fire units are responding to a hazardous materials incident. Please use caution and avoid the affected area.
We will continue to post updates as they become available.
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