KENNA, W.Va. — Traffic is being rerouted on Interstate 77 in Jackson County after a multi-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning.
The wreck happened in Jackson County southbound between Goldtown and Kenna at about 11 ‘clock involving a tractor trailer and SUV. Authorities said the tractor trailer was on fire following the crash.
One person was taken from the scene to the hospital.
Fire crews from Jackson and Kanawha counties were called to the scene along with the National Guard fire unit from the West Virginia Air National Guard in Charleston.
The southbound lanes remained closed early Monday afternoon.
Crews have been cleaning up a 100-gallon diesel spill.
UPDATE: Vehicle Crash on I-77S at Mile Marker 121.0. The southbound road is closed. Vehicle crash resulted in a vehicle fire and fuel spillage. Approximately 100 gallons diesel was spilled. DOH has a detour set up at Exit 124. Expect delays.
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