Truck Crash Causes Fuel Spill, Shuts Down Part of I-85 in Gaston County
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 30, 2023
Part of I-85 South shut down, heavy delays expected
A crash involving a truck that spilled fuel has caused the closure of part of Interstate 85 South in Gaston County, North Carolina. According to officials, the southbound lanes of I-85 near Edgewood Road were shut down after the crash resulted in a fuel spill. As of 8 a.m., two out of three lanes have been reopened.
Travelers should anticipate significant delays in the Bessemer City area due to this incident. The exact cause leading up to the crash remains unclear at this time.
This is an ongoing situation and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In another related news story, a vehicle sustained serious damage following a collision with a CATS bus.
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Tags: Traffic, Charlotte, Gaston County, I85, Bessemer City, N.C., Fuelspill
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- truck
- State:
- North Carolina
- City:
- Gaston County
- Location:
- I-85 near Edgewood Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-30
- Time of Incident:
- morning
I-85 near Edgewood Road
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