Interstate 24 westbound is restricted to one lane due to a multi-vehicle crash near the 42-mile marker in Lyon County.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District One Public Information Officer Keith Todd says the crash is along I-24 westbound between the KY 293 Eddyville-Princeton Exit 45 Interchange at the I-24/ I-69 Exit 42 Interchange. He says the left-hand or passing lane is open at this time.
The crash involved a SEMI and a couple of passenger vehicles. The SEMI was pulling a tanker loaded with hydrochloric acid. During the crash, the tanker separated from the tractor rig and landed in a ditch. Emergency responders on site do not believe any of the hazardous material load is leaking. However, it will take a hazmat team and specialized equipment to off-load the tanker.
Estimated duration is 6 hours, with the roadway expected to completely reopen around 11:30 a.m.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District One Public Information Officer Keith Todd says the crash is along I-24 westbound between the KY 293 Eddyville-Princeton Exit 45 Interchange at the I-24/ I-69 Exit 42 Interchange. He says the left-hand or passing lane is open at this time.
The crash involved a SEMI and a couple of passenger vehicles. The SEMI was pulling a tanker loaded with hydrochloric acid. During the crash, the tanker separated from the tractor rig and landed in a ditch. Emergency responders on site do not believe any of the hazardous material load is leaking. However, it will take a hazmat team and specialized equipment to off-load the tanker.
Estimated duration is 6 hours, with the roadway expected to completely reopen around 11:30 a.m.
