Overturned Semi Prompts Haz Mat Response in Chicago

An overturned semi truck prompted a hazmat response Friday afternoon on the city's South Side.

The semi could be seen flipped on its side near the intersection of 103rd Street and South Stoney Island Avenue. The truck rolled over after the steel rolls is was carrying unexpectedly shifted, according to Chicago Fire Media, and started leaking fuel. 

The Level 1 Hazmat response was called just after 2 p.m., officials said. 

No further details have been released.

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