Tank Truck Accident; Seven-Mile Bridge, Marathon, FL

Seven-Mile Bridge, Marathon, FL | 2005-Oct-05

Initial Notification: On October 3, 2005, a fatal crash between a SUV and gasoline tank truck on the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, FL, resulted in a large fire and release of gasoline and fire fighting foam into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The burning fuel truck was extinguished using Aqueous Fire Fighting Foam (AFFF). NOAA HAZMAT was requested to provide information on the potential fate of the spilled gasoline and AFFF. Given the relatively small volumes involved, we believe that discernible impacts are unlikely. However, recent concerns regarding the environmental impacts from AFFF suggest that sampling of bivalves and corals adjacent to the bridge might be prudent. See Biological concerns report posted to hotline for more details.