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Fuel leak closes Highway 24 lane
Posted: 12.06.2011 at 6:08 PM
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MANITOU SPRINGS, COLO. -- A semi-truck's fuel leak closed down a lane on Highway 24 for hours Tuesday afternoon.

Manitou Springs Police officers said the semi sprung a leak in its fuel tank, leaking 90 gallons of fuel on the road.

An eastbound lane is still closed as Hazmat crews, Manitou Springs Fire Department officials and Colorado State Patrol continue to clean up the mess.

Officials said they're w aiting to tow the semi before opening the lane back up. 

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