Upon arriving at the scene of an overturned tanker truck or train derailment, you should be MOST suspicious that a hazardous material is involved if:

A) any type of fluid is leaking from the overturned tanker or railroad car.
B) the truck driver or train conductor is unconscious and still in the vehicle.
C) a visible cloud or dark smoke is escaping from the tanker or railroad car.
D) multiple patients are unconscious or are experiencing respiratory distress.

Answer: D) multiple patients are unconscious or are experiencing respiratory distress.

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