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RANDOLPH, Rich County — A semitrailer carrying 10,000 gallons of propane toppled in northern Utah near the Wyoming border Saturday, spilling some of the hazardous material on the road. A young couple helped get the driver out of harm's way.
The accident happened on SR-30 near the junction with SR-16 about 10 miles north of the small town of Randolph. The driver's trailer tipped over, even while the cab remained upright. As it fell, the tanker punctured and began leaking propane onto the roadway, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Kaylan Malm, on her way to nearby Bear Lake with a friend, saw the accident. While her friend went up the canyon to call 911, she helped the driver and his dog get away from the situation.
"Not the smartest decision on my part, but never second guessed it until it was over," she said over Facebook. "It could have been a terrible situation, but the man and dog are both going to be okay."
The driver sustained only minor injuries, officials said.
Hazmat crews were on scene Saturday afternoon cleaning up the propane. SR-30 was closed in both directions, and will remain so for several more hours.
Officials encouraged drivers to avoid the area until crews have finished cleaning up the propane.
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