TENNESSEE — Hazmat crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer that is leaking fuel on Interstate 640 in Knoxville, according to police.
The Knoxville Police Department said the crash happened on I-640 East near Gap Road.
Officials reported that multiple lanes are blocked due to the crash, which involves a tractor-trailer leaking fuel. The Knoxville Fire Department’s hazmat team has responded to the scene.
Authorities warn that significant delays are expected in the area as crews work to contain the fuel leak and clear the roadway.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.
No information has been released about injuries, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
