BOSTON (WHDH) - A tractor-trailer that sprung a diesel leak in a crash with an SUV prompted a hazmat response in Boston on Monday morning.

Emergency crews responding to a report of a crash in the area of Southampton Street shortly before 10 a.m. found a truck leaking diesel in the roadway and a damaged Honda SUV, according to the Boston Fire Department.

Officials declared a Level 2 hazmat situation and are working to contain the leak.

There were no additional details available.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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