Investigators continue to monitor the scene of the Nov. 27 oil transport tanker rollover

Investigators with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services continue to monitor the scene of the Nov. 27 oil transport tanker rollover that spilled some 4,500 gallons of #2 home heating oil onto the ground in Jefferson but said the spill appears to be contained and no surface water impacts have been observed to date. The single-vehicle incident, which injured an unnamed driver of Seacoast Energy Transport who had been trapped inside the cab, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. along Route 115 near the property at 210 Owl’s Head Highway/Route 115, owned by Terry Kenison. Emergency and NHDES officials said it appears to have been weather-related and connected to heavy snowfall at the time. The tanker, which jackknifed and incurred a ruptured tank as well as two leaks from the trailer, came to rest in a field near the property. According to the NHDES report, the truck was carrying a total of about 9,700 gallons of oil and lost about 4,500 gallons almost immediately. Some 100 gallons of road diesel fuel also spilled out.