Tractor trailer flips, spills acid on I-95 near Lumberton

LUMBERTON, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Part of Interstate 95 had to be shut down after a tractor trailer spilled hydrochloric acid on the roadway near Lumberton overnight.

The incident happened along southbound I-95 at exit 20 for NC-211 and Roberts Avenue.

Authorities said the tractor trailer flipped, causing it to spill the hydrochloric acid it was transporting.

It is unclear what caused the crash and if anyone was injured.

The roadway was closed for hours as crews cleaned up the scene.