UPDATE: Aug. 2, 1:09 p.m.: According to the Hilltown Township Police Department, one lane has been opened in each direction, as crews continue to work on cleaning up the spill. Motorists are still encouraged to avoid the area, or expect delays if traveling through.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred at 7:39 a.m. near the intersection with Church Road. Sources tell North Penn Now that the fire was relatively minor, but smoke could be seen from as far as Sterling Drive.
No injuries have been reported, but we have received unconfirmed reports of a small fuel spill as a result of the incident. Sources tell North Penn Now that there has been fuel contamination in the sewer, and the Department of Environmental Protection has been notified, but we have been unable to confirm.
This is a breaking news story from North Penn Now. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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