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I-35 N in Temple cleared, traffic flow resumes after 18-wheeler fuel leak

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According to Temple police, I-35 northbound has been cleared of the accident and fuel and has been reopened for normal traffic flow.

UPDATE

Hazmat crews are on the scene assisting with fuel clean up on I-35 North in Temple. Authorities say the clean up should take around four to five hours total.

ORIGINAL STORY

Temple police are assisting with an accident on I-35 northbound near Exit 303, where an 18-wheeler is blocking all lanes and leaking fuel.

Authorities say no injuries have been reported, and officers are on the scene diverting traffic off the highway at Exit 304 — anyone traveling north can take Loop 363 as an alternative route.

It is projected to take four to five hours to clean up the fuel.

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