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Washington Co. Fuel Spill Closes 1 Lane Of I-70

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Posted: 7:39 am EDT October 16,2009Updated: 12:07 pm EDT October 16,2009

CLAYSVILLE, Pa. -- Emergency workers continue to clean up a fuel spill along Interstate 70 in Washington County.

The spill happened between West Alexander and Claysville when a truck lost a tire in the eastbound lanes.

Another truck ran over the tire, and the truck's fuel tank was ruptured, spilling about 200 gallons onto the road.

One lane of the highway is closed as crews clean the spillage.

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