Highway 69 north of Durant, OK is closed in both directions tonight.

I took the SB detour tonight and it took two hours. Avoid the area unless you are sure it's open.


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http://www.kxii.com/content/news/Fatal-crash-chemical-spill-on-US-75-near-Caddo--391213291.html


CADDO, Okla. (KXII) -- Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers are on scene Wednesday assisting Caddo Police Department with a fatality accident involving a commercial vehicle.

Hazmat crews were called to the scene of a chemical spill caused by a deadly semi crash this afternoon in Bryan County

Because the CDC says the chemical is strong enough to cause serious skin burns and a burning sensation if inhaled.

"We have had some reports of follow-on exposures and we have responded emergency personnel to those locations."

First responders tell us at least 6 people were exposed to the sulfuric acid, suffering minor skin irritations.
But the chemical can be deadly.

"Extremely dangerous if you've suffered a significant exposure."

OHP Lieutenant Scott Hampton says a half-mile perimeter around the crash site has been closed off until haz-mat cleans up the acid.
But the clean-up could take a while.

"Could be four to six hours to days depending on the amount of material released and what the material is," Hampton said.

 

Oklahoma DOT Twitter account says one lane open in both directions on Highway 69.

OKDOT‏@OKDOT 5h5 hours ago


BRYAN CO- US-69/75 now open to 1 lane in each direction at SH-22 in Caddo. SH-22 closed at US-69. #texoma