Non-hazardous chemical spill closes West Chester road

West Chester Twp. crews are cleaning up a portion of Union Centre Boulevard after a truck was traveling and leaking hydraulic fluid on the road between West Chester and Beckett roads. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

West Chester Twp. crews are cleaning up a portion of Union Centre Boulevard after a truck was traveling and leaking hydraulic fluid on the road between West Chester and Beckett roads. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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By Denise G. Callahan
Sept 22, 2021
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West Chester Twp. is detouring traffic around a portion of Union Centre Boulevard this morning after a truck leaked a non-hazardous liquid that is causing slick roads.

A truck was traveling and leaking hydraulic fluid on Union Centre Boulevard between West Chester and Beckett roads, causing slick spots according to township spokeswoman Barb Wilson.

Police are redirecting traffic while the trucking company cleans up the spill.

“There is always a lot of traffic on Union Centre Boulevard, but traffic is being moved through the detour as smoothly as possible,” Wilson said. “Access is available to all businesses in the area.”

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Denise has been reporter with Cox since 2006. She covers Butler County government including all elected office holders, departments and independent boards; Ross and West Chester townships. She strives to deliver the most impactful, comprehensive and crucial information about all aspects of local government to her readers every day.