MFA tanker truck overturns near Golden City, Mo.

BARTON COUNTY, Mo. — Friday morning just before 7:30 a.m. reports of an MFA truck overturned on the SW corner of State Hwy T and MO-126 alerted Barton County E-911.

Golden City Fire, Barton County Ambulance and Barton County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn from Tpr A. Torbeck it was a single vehicle crash. He noted the skid marks on MO-126, saying the MFA driver slammed on his brakes as a vehicle ran the stop sign traveling south on State Hwy T. The vehicles did not collide.

The westbound MFA truck swerved and laid over in the ditch. The vehicle that ran the stop sign, continued driving south.

The MFA driver refused medical transport to a hospital.

Schrader’s Towing were summoned to upright and remove the crashed truck.

Tpr Torbeck tells us although the outer sheet metal of the truck tank was damaged, the contents remained intact.

The crash scene was cleared and all traffic resumed about 10 a.m.

Thanks to our tipsters who let us know what was happening in Barton County. Message us on FB messenger or you can text or call our tipline. Find the number in the about section on FB.

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Barton County Mo. Burn Ban set by county Commissioners

BARTON COUNTY, Mo. — Monday Barton County Commissioners issued a burn ban in the county.

County wide burn ban is now in effect for Barton county, please share to let people know. Per Barton County Commissioners starting today [7.18] until further notice there will be a burn ban in effect for all of Barton County.” – Lamar Fire Dept

Lamar City Hall state in a release to citizens, “Our county Commissioners have issued a burn ban. Please do not burn anything until further notice.

Tuesday evening Liberal Fire Protection District acknowledged the burn ban on social media, “Just want to let everyone know that Barton County is under a Burn Ban until further notice, Thanks have a great day!”

According to the Missouri Drought Monitor the county is at a moderate drought level. Click for active map showing all Missouri counties and current status.

Conditions historically experienced during moderate drought conditions:

Topsoil is dry; corn yield is small; pastures are not growing; crops are stressed
Urban watering is extensive
Fire threat increases; burn bans begin
Pond and river levels decline

Look for Golden City on Friday to give kids a chance to cool off in a hydrant!

Memories for a new generation were made Monday as Golden City Fire opened a fire hydrant at B and Vine. The city states on social media, “Hey Guys…. Let’s do it again!!!!!! This Friday, July 22, at 2pm!!!”

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