Tanker Overturn in Scott

Scott, LA-12/1/25 – At 8:08 P.M., the Scott Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Heide Circle for a reported major vehicle accident with entrapment involving a semi-tanker truck. Upon arrival, personnel discovered that the tanker transporting 5,250 gallons of aqueous urea solution, commonly known as DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) had overturned and was experiencing a small leak.

The primary hazard associated with DEF is the potential for eye, skin, and respiratory irritation upon contact or inhalation. The driver was able to escape the vehicle without injury.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Louisiana State Police Hazmat Unit (ESU) are on scene assisting with mitigation efforts. A second tractor-trailer has been requested to transfer the product before the overturned tanker is uprighted. This transfer operation is expected to take approximately 2–3 hours to complete.

We ask that the public avoid the area for the next 5–6 hours so emergency personnel can safely manage the incident without unnecessary distractions.