Santa Clara police, fire units at scene of hazardous materials spill
SANTA CLARA – Police and fire units in Santa Clara responded to a hazardous materials spill Friday morning that is expected to keep Lafayette Street closed for several hours.
Police said they received a call shortly before 9 a.m. regarding the incident in a tweet.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY - 10/28/22 at 8:50 a.m.@SantaClaraPD & @SantaClaraFD
— Santa Clara Police (@SantaClaraPD) October 28, 2022
are on scene of a hazmat spill. As a result, northbound Lafayette St is closed from Duane Ave to Laurelwood Rd.
Please avoid the area until further notice, or slow & follow instructions of staff on scene. pic.twitter.com/xpOeufV3fM
Police issued an alert shortly after 10 a.m. about the hazmat response that has prompted the closure of Lafayette Street between Duane Avenue and Laurelwood Road.
No details were immediately available about what spilled, but police asked people to avoid the area until further notice.