Hazardous materials teams were called to an accident in Franklin County Wednesday, and remained on the scene early Thursday morning trying to contain and clean up the spill.
Franklin County Emergency Management says a tanker truck overturned at Main Street and Logan Street in West Frankfort Wednesday. The truck was hauling an epoxy resin, which was leaking from the tank. Crews say fuel from the truck was also leaking after the accident.
West Frankfort Police have secured a perimeter around the crash, and are urging people to stay away until the "all clear" is given.