Box truck rollover, oil spill on I-44 at US-75 closes eastbound exit ramp

Posted on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 at 2:37 am

TULSA, OK – Crews responded to an accident involving an overturned 18-wheeler along the interstate in Tulsa on Monday afternoon, reports News on 6.

The accident happened sometime before 1:50 p.m. on the eastbound exit from I-44 to US-75 northbound. This is just north of Bales Baseball Park near the Westside area.

Police say that for unknown reasons a box truck overturned while exiting the interstate. The truck spilled oil and cargo into the roadway.

At this time, no injuries have been reported in connection to the crash.

Officials closed the eastbound exit ramp while crews worked to contain the oil spill and clear the wreckage.

A full investigation is underway.

This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.

Categories: Truck Accidents

Tags: Tulsa

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