TENNESSEE — A crash involving a tractor-trailer has caused a diesel fuel leak and traffic disruption on Interstate 40 Tuesday morning, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Authorities said the crash happened on I-40 east near Prosser Road. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 6:39 a.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Police said the crash resulted in a tractor-trailer leaking diesel fuel onto the roadway. Knoxville Police Department personnel responded to the scene, and hazmat crews were requested to assist with the cleanup.
As of Tuesday morning, one eastbound lane is blocked due to the incident.
Officials urge drivers to expect delays and avoid the area if possible while crews work to contain the spill and clear the crash.
Personnel with the Knoxville Fire Department are also assisting at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional information has not yet been released.
