SOUTH HOUSTON, Texas – Authorities are on the scene of an industrial accident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Officials said the incident occurred near the intersection of Christy Place and Texas Street in the City of South Houston at a location called Martin Asphalt – South Houston.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Authorities said the call came as an asphalt tank failure with a possible fatality.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sources tell FOX 26, the tank collapsed with 15,000 gallons of tar. The source said a person was stuck in the tar. The source also said the tar is about 210 degrees.\u00a0<\/p>\n
HAZMAT crews have been called out to the scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
Officials have not confirmed any injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It’s unknown how the incident occurred.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is a breaking news story. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the very latest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: Harris County Fire Marshals Office<\/p>\n
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