Big-rig leaking fuel on Highway 99 causes major backup

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A big-rig motortruck leaking substance pursuing a clang has reduced postulation connected southbound Highway 99 to 1 lane adjacent a large Fresno County road interchange.

Caltrans says the multi-vehicle clang happened connected southbound Highway 99, conscionable southbound of the Highway 180 interchange, connected Friday morning.

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A motortruck believed to beryllium progressive successful the clang is presently stuck connected an embankment connected the close broadside of Highway 99 and is leaking diesel fuel.

The Fresno Fire Department says its HAZMAT squad is responding.

Drivers are advised to find alternate routes arsenic postulation backed up to Shields Avenue, according to Caltrans.

It's chartless however agelong the closure volition last.

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