By Associated Press - Saturday, December 31, 2016

SOMERSET, Ky. (AP) - Officials say hundreds of gallons of gasoline have spilled into a Pulaski County creek.

Hazardous materials crews told WLEX-TV (https://bit.ly/2iQpw8F ) that a truck driver was unloading gasoline and about 400 to 500 gallons spilled onto a road and into Hidden Creek on Friday.

The spill was contained to about a quarter mile in the creek. A contractor used vacuum trucks to begin cleaning the creek. Cleaning was expected to end Saturday.



Environmental agencies on the scene said it was a moderate spill and that people in the area could still drink the water. Some fish were killed and cattle had to be moved out of the area.

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Information from: WLEX-TV, https://www.wlextv.com

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