Interstate 65 in Gardendale is shut down in both directions because of an overturned tanker truck.

The crash happened on I-65 north just before the Barber Boulevard exit, according to Gardendale police. Police Chief Mike Walker said the driver was taken to the hospital, but the injuries didn't immediately appear to be life-threatening.

There is, however, a major fuel leak, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service is responding to assist Gardendale. Walker said there is more than 8,000 gallons of fuel on board the truck, and said it is leaking fast.

All I-65 traffic should exit northbound at Mount Olive Boulevard. All southbound traffic should exit at Barber Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to use U.S. 31 as an alternate route.