A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a truck at the intersection of River Avenue and Cushman Street in Lakewood on Monday morning resulted in a significant diesel fuel spill, prompting the closure of Route 9 and a large emergency response.

As first reported on TLS Communities, the accident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Emergency personnel responding to the scene determined that roughly 30 gallons of diesel fuel had leaked onto the roadway, creating a hazardous condition and necessitating an immediate shutdown of portions of Route 9.

The Lakewood Fire Department, along with their Hazmat crews and other emergency responders, remain on scene working to contain and clean up the spill.

Authorities said no serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as cleanup operations are expected to take several hours and significant traffic delays are anticipated.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.