RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A four car crash caused a major slowdown on I-440, I-40 and I-87 on Thursday morning.
ABC11 crews on the scene said at one time, three of four lanes on I-440 and two lanes of I-440 east were closed near Poole Road as emergency crews worked to safely clear the crash. The road has since cleared as of 10 a.m.
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According to officials, a tractor trailer and box truck were both involved in the crash. The tractor trailer overturned, blocking several lanes of traffic. A fuel tank on the box truck ruptured as well, spilling dozens of gallons of fuel into the roadway.
Hazmat crews were on site to clean up the spilled fuel.
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ABC11 traffic reporter Kim Deaner said the crash caused major delays during morning rush hour not only on I-440, but also on I-87 and I-40 going into Raleigh,
It is unclear at this time if anyone was seriously injured in the crash.