US: Officials responding to a crash and fuel spill on Knox Bridge Highway near Canton, Ga., Jan. 17

Event

Authorities are responding to a fuel spill on the Knox Bridge Highway at Fincher Road near Canton, Georgia, Jan. 17, following a car crash. Officials have shut down transit on Knox Bridge Highway and asked people to avoid the area. No major injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.

Emergency response personnel will almost certainly remain in the area in the coming hours as officials investigate the incident. Disruption to ground travel and public transport is likely.

Advice

Avoid the area until given the all-clear by officials. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Seek alternative routes for time sensitive travel.