Firefighters mop up diesel spill after south-end crash

No one was hurt but fire crews had to mop up a mess after a pick-up and a transport truck collided south of Manotick Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters called to Bankfield Road and Prince of Wales Drive reported that they didn’t have to free anyone trapped in the wreckage but asked motorists to avoid the area as they cleaned up fluid and debris.
The hazardous materials team worked to contain the diesel spill, using a small boom and spreading absorbent material.
Road closures were still in eff