GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A crash involving a truck that spilled fuel in Gaston County shut down part of Interstate 85 South on Friday morning.
Officials told Channel 9 that the southbound lanes of I-85 near Edgewood Road were shut down after a crash led to a fuel spill.
Two of three lanes were open by 8 a.m.
Travelers should expect heavy delays in the Bessemer City area.
UPDATE: #Gaston Communications says I-85 SB is CLOSED prior to Edgewood Rd. due to a crash involving a truck that has a fuel spill. Expect major delays heading onto #Bessemer City #clt #cltraffic #clttraffic https://t.co/AphKU3zoxR
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) June 30, 2023
It is unclear what led up to the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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