The Atlantic Fire Department was called to the scene of a leaking anhydrous ammonia tank just before 11-a.m., today. The incident took place about northeast of town, about 1.5 miles east of Olive Street off Troublesome Creek Road. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon was on the scene, and provided KJAN News with an update at around 11:35-a.m.

He says the nurse tank overturned onto its side near the road. The leak wasn’t too bad, he said, but it was enough for them to be concerned. The primary concern will be the condition of the tank’s valves. Crews were in the process of up-righting the tank to inspect it.

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon, Cass County EMA

Winds were gusting out of the west-southwest, so there was no danger to the public, especially since the accident took place in a rural setting.