News Release

Fuel truck rolls over on Hwy 191 in Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone Entrance on Highway 191

NPS / Neal Herbert

News Release Date: August 19, 2022
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• In the early morning hours of Aug.19, a fuel tanker truck lost control and rolled over near mile marker 16 on U.S. Hwy 191, a section of highway that runs through the western portion of Yellowstone National Park.
• An estimated 4,800 gallons of unleaded fuel spilled as a result, and it is unknown if any entered nearby Grayling Creek.
• Currently, the southbound lane of the highway is blocked but is passable in both directions with traffic control in place. Motorists should anticipate delays.
• National Park Service crews responded immediately. Mitigation cleanup efforts are ongoing.
• There were no injuries.
• This incident remains under investigation and the park has no additional information to release.
• Yellowstone thanks those who responded to the scene, including Hebgen Basin Fire and EMS units, cleanup and mitigation contractors and NPS staff.
• Stay informed! For up-to-date road information, visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads, call [phone] for a recorded message, or sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777.

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