One person was hospitalized after a fuel tanker flipped on its side and started leaking fuel at Vancouver International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The airport authority said it happened shortly before 5 p.m. in a restricted area and involved just the tanker and no other vehicles.
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First responders rushed to secure the scene and airfield teams contained the spill within the hour, although it is unclear how much fuel leaked out.
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The driver’s injuries are unknown and there is no word yet on what caused the rollover.
YVR said flights and operations were not affected by the incident.
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