AVONDALE, Ariz. — Two men have died and four firefighters sustained heat-related injuries following a serious hazardous materials situation at a commercial truck wash on Sunday afternoon.
Fire and HAZMAT crews responded to Danny's Truck Wash at 925 N. 101st Ave., in Avondale around 3 p.m. for a hazardous incident including multiple patients, officials said.
Two adult males who worked at the truck wash were assigned to clean the inside of the tanker truck became stuck inside the vault with a chemical substance, died as a result, officials said. The substance has not been identified by crews at this time.
Four firefighters needed to be treated for heat-related injuries, but are expected to recover, officials said.
The scene has been turned over to Avondale police for an investigation. It was determined that there was no chemical spill or danger to the public.
This is a developing story. 12 News will update as more information is provided.
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