Lower Wacker reopens in Loop after fuel leaks from truck

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Lower Wacker closed in Loop after fuel leaks from truck
Fuel leaking from a truck has closed part of Lower Wacker Drive downtown Thursday morning.

CHICAGO -- Fuel leaking from a truck closed part of Lower Wacker Drive downtown Thursday morning.

At least 80 gallons of fuel spilled after the truck crash, which prompted a level 1 hazmat response. The crash occurred at the loading dock of Willis Tower near Adams Street.

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Crews had blocked off access to Lower Wacker from Ida B. Wells Drive, but all lanes were back open by 7 a.m. Upper Wacker Drive was not affected by the closure.