Overturned tanker shuts down Browns Mill Road in Lithonia
Tanker overturns in Lithonia area
An overturned tanker truck has shut down Browns Mill Road in both directions in Lithonia. Breaking traffic news.
LITHONIA, Ga. - Drivers are being urged to avoid Browns Mill Road in Lithonia after a tanker truck overturned early Friday morning, spilling diesel fuel onto the roadway and into a nearby waterway.
What we know:
The crash is blocking all lanes in both directions between Browns Mill Ferry Road and White Circle.
Initial reports indicated about 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel may have spilled. Emergency crews and hazmat teams are at the scene working to contain and clean up the fuel.
Lengthy closure expected
What you can do:
The cleanup is expected to take a significant amount of time, and drivers should plan for an extended closure.
Motorists traveling through the area should use alternate routes and expect delays.
The circumstances surrounding the tanker crash and whether anyone was injured were not immediately known.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.