Crime & Safety

Tanker Overturns, Spills Heating Oil in Melrose

Roughly 800-900 gallons of oil spilled, according to reports.

A tanker overturned early Monday morning near 37 Howard St. in Melrose and spilled roughly 800-900 gallons of heating oil, according to CBS Boston.

Authorities told CBS black ice likely cause the crash at about 5:45 a.m. The spill is being cleaned up by a private company.

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