Dixon Road blocked after truck hits ditch, spills oil

The trailer of an 18-wheeler flipped onto its side and spilled oil Thursday on Dixon Road.
The trailer of an 18-wheeler flipped onto its side and spilled oil Thursday on Dixon Road.

Dixon Road is blocked west of Ironton Road after an 18-wheeler hit a ditch and spilled oil in the area, authorities said.

It happened before 6 a.m. and is expected to remain blocking the road for some time.

Police on the scene described the spill as asphalt oil the truck was carrying. Hazardous-material crews were called in to assist with the cleanup.

Police say the truck was attempting to turn around in a parking lot when its trailer clipped the ditch and turned onto its side.

No injuries were reported.

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