Natalie Neysa Alund

nalund@tennessean.com

A diesel spill on Interstate 24 near Haywood Lane has several lanes of traffic closed in both directions, according to a Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

The wreck was reported about 11:40 a.m. near exit 57 in the eastbound lanes.

The crash is not estimated to be cleared until 4 p.m.

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