"Keystone Pipeline Leaks 210,000 Gallons Of Oil In South Dakota"

"A total of 210,000 gallons of oil leaked Thursday from the Keystone Pipeline in Marshall County, South Dakota, the pipeline's operator, TransCanada, said.

Crews shut down the pipeline Thursday morning and officials are investigating the cause of the leak, which occurred about 3 miles southeast of the town of Amherst, said Brian Walsh, a spokesman for the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

This is the largest Keystone oil spill to date in South Dakota, Walsh said. The leak comes just days before Nebraska officials announce a decision on whether the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, a sister project, can move forward."

Mayra Cuevas and Steve Almasy report for CNN November 16, 2017.

SEE ALSO:

"Keystone Pipeline Spills 210,000 Gallons Of Oil On Eve Of Permitting Decision for TransCanada" (Washington Post)

"Keystone Pipeline Leaks 210,000 Gallons of Oil in South Dakota" (New York Times)

"Keystone XL Opponents Make Last-Gasp Effort in Nebraska" (Reuters)

"Nebraska Regulator To Announce Keystone Xl Permit Decision on Nov. 20" (Reuters)