Fuel Spill Closes Hixson Pike For Hours

North and South bound lanes of Hixson Pike were closed Wednesday morning due to a fuel spill. Hixson Pike was blocked off from Ashland Terrace to Access Rd for cleanup. Officials estimate more than 70 gallons were on the ground. Crews responded at 2:35 AM. The cleanup continued through rush hour, impacting thousands of people on their morning commutes to work. Responding agencies worked as quickly as possible to make the roadway safe for drivers. A truck had damage to its fuel tank and lost the load of fuel, causing the spill. By 10:22 AM, all lanes of Hixson Pike were open after the fuel spill.

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