I-64 East reopen after tractor-trailer crash

UPDATE 2/28/23 @ 5:50 p.m.

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - All lanes of Interstate 64 East are back open Tuesday evening near the 29th Street exit after a tractor-trailer jackknife crash, our crew at the scene said.

The crash happened just after 4 p.m.

While some diesel fuel and contents of the tractor-trailer spilled onto the roadway, there were no injuries.

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ORIGINAL STORY

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Interstate 64 East is closed Tuesday afternoon near the Huntington 29th Street exit after a tractor-trailer jackknifed, Cabell County 911 dispatchers say.

Diesel fuel has spilled onto the roadway, dispatchers said. All eastbound lanes are closed in that area.

The incident was reported just after 4 p.m.

No injuries are reported.

Crews from the Barboursville police and fire departments are on the scene, as well as Cabell County Emergency Medical Services personnel. Huntington Police Department officers also responded to the scene.

Witnesses say the tractor-trailer driver nearly missed his turn and tried to exit at the last second. The contents of the trailer spilled onto the roadway.

There is no estimated time when the lanes will reopen. Heavy congestion is reported in that area of I-64 East.

Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest.

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