Traffic: I-91S reopens in Enfield after oil spill


by WWLP.com

WWLP.com— A portion I-91 Southbound in Enfield has reopened following a fluid spill Thursday afternoon.

WKBN.com—Oil spill delays traffic in Trumbull County. Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol say a 16-gallon drum of gear oil presumably fell off a truck onto the ramp.

KOMO—Steel Bridge reopens to vehicle traffic after freight train derailment. A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of the Steel Bridge this morning, forcing the closure of the entire bridge, Portland Fire & Rescue said.

Phys.org—Study shows the longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces. Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year, there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers, and oceans.