I-24 clear after fuel spill causes several crashes near Paducah

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County Emergency Management reports police agencies have responded to several crashes along Interstate 24 eastbound through the Paducah area.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 received reports of what appeared to be a fuel spill that ran along I-24 from the 1 mile marker to the 16 mile marker and possibly beyond.

This created hazardous driving conditions.

The roadway message board at Exit 3 had been activated to alert eastbound motorists to slick conditions caused by the fuel spill.

McCracken County Rescue initially moved traffic to the passing lane.

However, a check found the unidentified vehicle that caused the spill had changed lanes several times along the route, creating slick spots along both lanes.

McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies and Paducah police officers worked on crashes at the 3, 11 and 14 mile markers.

KYTC personnel spread sand along the spill area.

However, with drizzle and light rain falling the sand had reduced impact.

Drivers were encouraged to reduce speed and use caution along I-24 eastbound from the 1mm to the 16mm.