UPDATE: Emergency crews responding to diesel fuel spill on northbound I-15

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS — Diesel fuel on Interstate 15 was cleared without incident Sunday afternoon, according to the Idaho Falls Fire Department.

The truck was hauling produce when the driver struck something in the road, department officials stated in a Facebook post. The object then “punctured one of the saddle tanks on the truck” and the fuel supply began to leak.

“Approximately 12 to 15 gallons of fuel were spilled, which was mitigated by the IFFD using special absorbent materials,” officials said.

Lindsey towing and hazmat response was called to perform the remaining clean up and tow the tractor/trailer away. The scene was cleared at about 2:30 p.m.

ORIGINAL STORY:

IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Fire Department is responding to a fuel spill near the 1200 block of Interstate 15, according to a Facebook post from the department. The spill is located roughly in the area passing Freeman Park.

Idaho Falls Fire Department responded at about 1:15 p.m., “after the driver of a semi-truck hauling diesel fuel called dispatch,” officials wrote in the post. “The individual stated that fuel had spilled and was leaking onto the roadway.”

The Idaho State Police, a fire engine, an ambulance and a battalion chief were all dispatched to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Officials are asking drivers to proceed with caution and watch for first responders when traveling in the area,

This is an evolving story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.