Toxic spill closes Interstate 10 on Tucson’s southeast side | Local news

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One lane of Interstate 10 to the west is closed on the southeast side of Tucson after a toxin leak Thursday morning.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a minor injury collision involving a semi-trailer truck carrying hazardous materials caused the shutdown. Emergency services and firefighters are on site.

Both east and west I-10 were closed on Thursday morning, but at 1 p.m. the east lanes reopened on Wilmot Road. Just before 3:30 p.m., officials said the right lane going west on Kolb Road remained closed, but the left lane was reopened.

DPS asks drivers to avoid the area.

⚠️ Traffic Warning: I-10 is closed in both directions at MP 269 (Wilmot Rd) in Tucson due to a minor injury collision with a semi-trailer carrying hazardous materials. Emergency services and firefighters are on site – please avoid the area. #AZTroopers pic.twitter.com/6e3s1fIAXG

– Public Safety Department (@Arizona_DPS) October 21, 2021

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