Rt. 220 explosive truck crash

WSLS News Staff
Published: July 24, 2008

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Updated 12:58 p.m.

Roanoke County investigators say the truck was hauling explosives used at quarries and in construction, as well as acetic acid.  When the truck flipped, it spilled about 15 gallons of the acid.

Investigators say the truck’s driver, Boyd Miles, told officers that he ran off the road to avoid a construction vehicle.  Miles tells police that one of the construction workers pulled into his lane, and Miles was forced to move over to avoid hitting him.  That’s when Miles’ truck tipped over, and the acid and explosives fell out of the back of the truck.

We’re still waiting to hear about whether charges will be placed.

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Updated 10:18 a.m.

Rt. 220 is back open.

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Original Story 7:57 a.m.

Roanoke County Police tell 10 On Your Side both directions of Route 220 near Yellow Mountain Road are closed after a truck carrying explosives overturns.

They say the large commercial truck was carrying four types of explosives including acetic acid. Roanoke Fire EMS says there is a liquid leaking from the truck.

Hazmat crews are on the scene. They say people in the area are not in danger.

V-DOT says traffic is being re-routed southbound at Buck Mountain Road and northbound at Naff Road. They are not sure how long the road will be closed.