Fuel spill after accident closes Jennings Freeway (video)
The southbound lanes were closed, but have reopened.
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Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An accident on the Jennings Freeway (I-176) south just past the I-71 split in the left lane has a truck precariously balanced on the barrier wall.
The southbound lanes were closed as crews cleaned up the mess, but the lanes have since reopened.
According to the fire department the truck is leaking diesel fuel.
The right lane is open.
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area if they can find an alternate route.
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