West Virginia crash closes all lanes of the WV Turnpike just north of Pax

Tractor-trailer in West Virginia was carrying hazardous chemicals when the driver lost control

A tractor-trailer crash Thursday morning closed all lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike just north of Pax, the state Transportation Department said

The crash happened in the northbound lanes just after midnight when the driver lost control, jackknifed and crossed the barrier wall, the agency said.

The truck was carrying hazardous chemicals, but the spill was contained and an environmental contractor would work to clean it up, the statement said. The hazardous chemicals were not identified.

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A tractor-trailer crash in West Virginia has led to the closure of all lanes on the WV Turnpike just north of Pax.

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A detour has been set up. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said the closure is expected to last much of the day.

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