Massive Diesel Fuel Spill Shuts Down Portion Of Pennell Road In Delaware County

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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) - A massive diesel fuel spill has shut down a portion of Pennell Road in Delaware County, Friday morning. It happened on Pennell Road and West Baltimore Pike, around 7:30 a.m.

There are reports that about 100 gallons of fuel have spilled.

Crews have brought in sand to absorb the fuel on the road.

Massive Diesel fuel spill closing RT-452 & RT-1 in Delco. Reports of 100 gallons spilled. #Chopper3 over the scene, they are still laying down sand. Best alternate given the big delays in the area is RT-252. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/vqDk4Kvnvg
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) March 15, 2019

The intersection is closed in both directions while crews work to clean up the spill.

There is no word on when it will reopen.

Delaware County