UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Overturns on I-77 South in Kanawha City
UPDATE: 11/9/2012 11:50 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.(WSAZ) -- An overturned tractor trailer caused some problems along I-77 South in Kanawha County.
The accident happened on the MacCorkle Avenue exit ramp about 10:00 a.m. Friday.
Police tell WSAZ.com, the truck was leaking diesel fuel, but they have been able to contain the fuel.
The exit ramp was closed for more than an hour, but it is back open.
The truck is carrying petroleum grease but none of it spilled.
Crews are still working to move the truck, they hope to have that done soon.
ORIGINAL STORY
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer at the I-77 South MacCorkle Avenue exit ramp in Kanawha City.
The accident happened about 10:00 a.m.
Dispatchers say the truck is leaking diesel fuel, so crews have shut the southbound exit ramp down.
The truck is carrying petroleum grease but none of it has spilled.
Dispatchers are asking drivers to avoid the area.
We have a crew on the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for updates.
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