Weekend fuel spill reported at hospital in Charlotte: What to know

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fuel spill happened a a Charlotte hospital over the weekend, officials confirmed.

The spill happened on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Atrium Health Mercy hospital on Vail Avenue in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood.

Atrium said it was “aware of” the spill and that it had been contained. The health care system also said a professional cleanup team was called in and was on site after the leak was found.

“We are working closely with the proper authorities to ensure the affected area is safely and thoroughly cleaned and to assess and minimize any potential impact to the environment and surrounding community,” Atrium said in an email.

The health care system said it was investigating what caused the spill. Atrium did not say exactly what kind of fuel spilled, but a picture sent to WBTV showed a nearby stream turned red.

Atrium said there was no impact to patient care or safety, and no injuries were reported.

It was not immediately clear how much fuel was spilled.

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