Tanker truck overturns spilling fuel, creating gridlock in Ashburn area
ASHBURN, Va. - An overturned tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel caused major delays for commuters Wednesday morning in the Ashburn area of Virginia.
Officials say the crash happened around 7 a.m. along the eastbound lanes of VA 7. Backups of at least four miles kept drivers in traffic for upwards of 20 minutes.
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An empty truck was sent to the scene to off-load the fuel while emergency crews cleaned up gas that leaked onto the roadway.
No injuries were reported. Delays are expected to continue into the afternoon.
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