Semi rollover leads to oil spill in Provo Canyon


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PROVO, Utah (AP) — A semitruck hauling two tankers of crude oil rolled over Saturday, forcing authorities to shut down Provo Canyon.

The Utah Highway Patrol says the rollover happened just after 10 a.m. and when the semi was trying to change lanes.

UHP officials tell Salt Lake City's KSL-TV (http://bit.ly/1TjUL8L ) that the driver lost control and crashed into the median barrier.

The UHP says the front tanker ruptured, spilling roughly 4,500 gallons of the oil.

Some of the substance went into the Provo River.

The rear tanker appeared intact.

Officials have not said when roads in the canyon will reopen for the public.

Crews are working to clean up the spill.

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