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Oil spills on River Drive bike path when semi blows tire in Moline

A semi crashed into a retaining wall on River Drive, spilling oil all over the bike path.
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MOLINE, Illinois -- A semi crashed into a retaining wall on River Drive, spilling oil all over the bike path.

According to a spokesperson from the Moline Police Department, a tire on the semi blew as the truck headed westbound in the 2400 block of River Drive.   When the semi crashed into the retaining wall, oil spilled. It happened around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 2.

The fire department put booms down to soak up the oil.  Sand was also laid over the bike path to soak up the oil.

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