Tractor-trailer spills hazardous chemicals across I-75 northbound in Henry County, officials say

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — On Sunday, officials responded to a tractor-trailer in Stockbridge that overturned spilling hazardous chemicals across Interstate 75 near exit 224.

Stockbridge Police said Eagles Landing Parkway was blocked both ways from Rock Quarry to I-75 southbound ramp. Exit 224 off ramp near I-75 northbound is also blocked.

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The tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on Eagles Landing Parkway and attempted to turn left onto I-75 northbound ramp.

As the tractor trailer was turning, the trailer overturned spilling liquids onto the roadways.

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When fire department personnel arrived on the scene, they discovered a leak of dihydrogen hexafluoro titanate, hydrofluoric acid, and hexafluorozirconic acid.

The tractor-trailer was removed Monday morning and cleanup efforts are finishing up. The lanes are expected to re-open by 10 a.m.

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