Albert Lea, MN Local News

No injuries reported after gaseous chemical leak near Minnesota Lake

No injuries were reported after a gaseous chemical leak near Minnesota Lake Friday morning. According to authorities a tractor was pulling an applicator and two anhydrous ammonia tanks on Highway 22 and 103rd St., when one tank went off the road, causing both to tip and break off the hitch. One of the tanks began leaking and emergency crews were unable to shut off the valve. The tank was moved to a safe place for ventilation. Crews remained on the scene to assist with clean up. A tow truck removed the damaged tanks.
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