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Hazmat Responds to Fuel Spill From Big Rig Jack Knifed on I-15

The big rig lost control in northbound lanes between Adams Avenue and Interstate 8

A big rig jackknifed on a slickened stretch of Interstate 15 Wednesday evening and crashed causing a fuel spill that prompted a hazmat response.

The UPS big rig lost control in northbound lanes in between Adams Avenue and Interstate 8 just before 10 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

At least 35 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the freeway, SDFD said. All but one lane of the freeway were closed while a hazmat crew tended to the spill.

No injuries were reported.

No other information was available.

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