SAUGUS, MASS. (WHDH) - A section of Route 1 in Saugus has been partially shut down due to a tanker that began leaking fuel Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers responding to the northbound side of the highway near Kappy Liquors shortly before 4 p.m. found a tanker with a minor fuel leak, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Emergency crews are working to clean up the spilled fuel.
One lane of traffic is getting by. Video from Sky 7 HD showed cars backed up for miles.
Motorists should expect traffic delays through the evening commute.
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