Tanker Truck Fire Forces Road Block

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Some Newberry County residents are allowed back in their homes Monday night after a tanker truck fire forced a brief evacuation. SC Highway 39 in Chappells remains blocked until further notice as crews handle clean-up efforts. Authorities say the truck contained ammonium nitrate that spilled. They believe the incident started because of a mechanical issue. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available.