ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
The intersection of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road is now back open, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
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UPDATE
The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department says the scene of this incident has been cleared.
Authorities say the 6,000-gallon diesel tanker truck has been righted after completely overturning Thursday morning.
Now, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management will continue the cleanup process.
We’ve been informed that this could affect traffic at the intersection of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road in the Hollins area until Friday.
ORIGINAL STORY
A tractor-trailer crash in Roanoke County is causing delays Thursday morning, according to VDOT.
The Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department says the crash happened at about 5:15 a.m. at the intersection of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road in the Hollins area.
We’re told a 6,000-gallon diesel tanker truck completely overturned. The driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
At this time, the entire intersection is closed as the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and several Haz Mat teams work to clear the incident.
Drivers are asked to avoid this area if possible.
This crash may cause Roanoke County school buses to run late Thursday morning, according to school officials.
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