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BROOKLYN, OH (WOIO) –

ODOT crews are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer at the SR 176 southbound ramp to I-480 eastbound.

The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. The truck was hauling a cleaning solution that has spilled onto the highway.  The State Highway Patrol, ODOT, HAZMAT and local police and fire personnel are on scene. No word how long clean-up will take.

The truck driver was injured and taken to a local hospital, but escaped the truck on his own.

Motorists can detour via SR 176 southbound to Brookpark Road eastbound to I-480 eastbound.

SR 176 southbound ramp to I-480 eastbound is excepted to remain closed through the evening rush hour.

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/19635500/flipped-truck-on-the-jennings-freeway

Article Courtesy of WOIO 19 Action News