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Overturned fuel tanker leaking fuel closes Hernando County intersection: HCFR

Overturned tanker crash in Hernando County
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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — Hernando County Fire Rescue said the Powell Road and Cedar Lane intersection closed Friday due to a fuel tanker crash, after the truck was leaking fuel.

The leak is contained, but cleanup is ongoing, and HCFR expects the road to remain closed for several hours.

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Two people were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition, HCFR said.

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