September 30, 2011- According to reports a freight train and tanker truck collided in South Gate. According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Levesque the collision occurred at approximately 11:52 a.m. in the vicinity of Salt Lake Avenue and Nardine Street.

The tanker truck was carrying approximately 100 gallons of oil at the time of the collision on Friday with the freight train. A hazardous material team was sent to the scene of the collision and they determined it was non-toxic vegetable oil the truck was carrying.

The train involved in the collision was identified as a Union Pacific freight train, according to Union Pacific spokes person Aaron Hunt. Hunt stated that it appears the tanker truck was attempting to beat the train, crossing the tracks.

Authorities state it is unclear what caused the collision, and it remains under investigation. According to spokesman Levesque, driver of the tanker truck suffered minor injuries in the collision.  The tanker truck accident attorney at Ehline Law Firm PC is closely monitoring this case as your highly experienced motor vehicle personal injury lawyer Los Angeles County at 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.

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