Emulsified Asphalt Spill into Little Spokane River; north of Spokane, Washington

| 2025-Jun-11

Initial Notification: At around 10 am June 11, 2025, a tanker truck rolled over into the Little Spokane River as a result of a bridge collapse. The truck was reported to be carrying 4,000 gallons of emulsified asphalt. No injuries have been reported. There is an active release of the emulsified asphalt. It is unclear whether hydraulic oil and diesel are discharging from the vehicle as well. The leading edge of the spill has reportedly been contained approximately 1.3 miles downriver.