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Missouri freeway reopens after diesel fuel spill

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Missouri freeway reopens after diesel fuel spill
Interstate 44 was closed for a period of time after a crash caused a fuel spill.

KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The westbound lanes of Interstate 44 have reopened after an overnight crash involving a semitractor-trailer Wednesday, according to a report to KMOV.

The crash reportedly happened at I-44 and Big Bend at around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.

According to the report, the semitrailer was traveling westbound when the driver lost control and struck a guardrail. This caused approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel that was onboard the truck to spill.

I-44 westbound at Big Bend was shut down for several hours while the road was cleaned. The road has since reopened.

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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.

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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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