Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an overturned heavy equipment/excavator with fuel spill at the C&O Canal, about one mile north of Swains Lock in Travilah. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident resulted in fuel spilling into the canal and HazMat is currently assisting. There were no injuries reported. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Update – C & O Canal IAO Swains Lock, @mcfrs HazMat (HM707), UTV731, PE710 handling small fuel spill, no injuries @COcanalNPS @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/oDAzLjhh1y
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 29, 2023