Hazmat team cleaning up diesel fuel leak near airport after morning crash

CBC News

One person has sustained serious, life-threatening injuries, police say

 

London Police are investigating a two vehicle crash near the London International Airport Tuesday morning. 

Emergency crews were called to the area of Dundas Street and Kostis Avenue at around 6:20 a.m. One person has been taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. 

London Fire Department Platoon Chief Gary Mossburger said a hazmat team is on site to control a substantial diesel fuel leak. The Ministry of the Environment will be notified, he said.

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Dundas Street have been closed between Nissouri Road and Crumlin Sideroad. Dundas Street is expected to remain closed for the next several hours.  

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