Gas Pipe accident in Normandy

On Friday December 30th at approximately 4 p.m. a nearly disastrous vehicle accident was reported involving a truck carrying propane gas owned by Amerigas from Eagle Pass,Texas.
The truck suffered severe damage in the area of the engine, but fortunately the gas tank was in tact, which could have led to a much more dangerous situation.The truck was heading northbound on highway 277 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and eventually stopped near a private property.

Eagle Pass rescue crews including the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department were on site to render aid. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was transferred to the emergency room for further help.According to Sheriff Tom Herrera they were prepared to shut down a portion of the highway and informed nearby residents of the danger.