A portion of North Boulevard at Beaman Street in Clinton were closed Saturday morning following an agriculture byproduct waste spill early Saturday. The incident occurred around 8:52 a.m. when an enclosed trailer carrying animal byproduct sludge separated from its tractor, spilling the waste onto the roadway. Clinton fire and police personnel responded to the scene, working to manage the situation and clean up the spill. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Clinton Police Department at 910-592-3105 or anonymously via text at 847411, starting the message with ‘tipcpd.’ The investigation continues as officials determine the cause and assess the impact.
