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February 12, 2012

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I-15 lanes reopened after accident, fuel spill near downtown

By Tiffany Gibson

Published Friday, March 19, 2010 | 1:58 p.m.

Updated Friday, March 19, 2010 | 4:04 p.m.

Fuel spill

All southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at the U.S. 95 interchange were reopened this afternoon after crews cleared the scene of a semi-truck accident and fuel spill.

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chelita Rojas said a semi-truck ruptured its fuel tank at 12:38 p.m. after a "cement chute" from a cement truck struck the fuel tank. She said the fuel spilled onto the road and crews might need a couple of hours to clean it up.

No injuries were reported.

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