Traffic was moving again along Interstate 40 early Tuesday afternoon after a crash and chemical spill in St. Francis County prompted temporary closures in both directions, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
Only the outside westbound lane of Interstate 40 remained closed, according to a Twitter post from the agency just before 1 p.m. The agency reported eastbound lanes had opened at about 12:30 p.m.
The wreck, which occurred west of the Newcastle Road exit near Forrest City, was reported by the department shortly after 9 a.m. At least one person was injured, the agency said. According to the report, the spill involved calcium carbide.
The spill has been contained and no evacuation was required, a separate Twitter post from the agency states.
This story has been updated. It was originally published at 9:40 a.m.