A Grossmont College area tanker truck overturned, spilling 8,800 gallons of gasoline, causing evacuations and a power shutoff; driver hospitalized.

A tanker truck overturned near Grossmont College in El Cajon, California, spilling 8,800 gallons of gasoline. The incident prompted evacuations within a 300-foot radius and a precautionary power shutoff due to potential fuel leaks affecting underground equipment. The driver was hospitalized for injuries. Hazardous-materials teams were deployed for cleanup, expected to conclude by late afternoon. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

October 10, 2024
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