Overturned Fuel Tanker Closes Muskogee Turnpike Near Coweta

Southbound lanes of the Muskogee Turnpike south of the Coweta gate are closed due to an overturned fuel tanker, according to the Department of Public Safety.

Sunday, July 21st 2013, 1:55 pm

By: News On 6


Southbound lanes of the Muskogee Turnpike south of the Coweta gate are closed due to an overturned fuel tanker, according to the Department of Public Safety.

The tanker spilled fuel over the highway, and crews have sprayed it down with firefighting foam.

Traffic is being diverted onto State Highway 51 since shortly before noon. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are on scene.

It is not known if there were any injuries.

 

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