GASTONIA, N.C. – An overturned tractor-trailer is leaking human waste on Highway 321 at Stagecoach Road in Gastonia. Β It happened just after 5PM Monday. Β It’s unknown how many gallons have leaked so far. Β Traffic is being impacted in the area as crews work to contain the spill and clear the scene. We have a crew on the scene. Β Stay tuned to WCCB for updates.Β
UPDATE: As of 6PM, crews have stopped the overturned tractor-trailer from leaking human waste, but traffic remains at a standstill in both directions of travel.Β
UPDATE: As of 7PM, crews say none of the nearly 3,000 gallons of human waste that spilled made it into local water. Β Part of Highway 321 remains closed at Stagecoach Road.Β
UPDATE: As of 8PM, officials have confirmed that speed was a factor in the accident. One southbound lane remains closed at this time.
