Residents urged to shelter in place due to possible hazmat situation in Jefferson County, Illinois

WOODLAWN, Ill. (KFVS) – Residents are urged to take shelter following a possible hazmat situation on Interstate 64.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, due to an ongoing traffic accident and a possible hazmat situation, a “shelter in place” has been issued for a half-mile radius of I-64 westbound at the 66-mile marker.

Sheriff Jeff Bullard says a chemical truck overturned around the area.

As of around 10 p.m. the hazmat situation has been contained. Crews are remaining on scene to upright the vessel.

The shelter-in-place order remains in place and is precautionary at this time. This order affects residences on Magic Road and Houston Road in Woodlawn.

Residents are urged to remain indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off HVAC systems. Do not use your phones unless necessary.

Additionally, all westbound lanes of I-64 from Woodlawn Exit 69 to Washington County Line are closed.

Traffic going westbound will be detoured at the Woodlawn exit, South to IL HWY 15, and West to US HWY 51 North.

Motorists traveling I-64 Westbound from Mt. Vernon are encouraged to exit at Mt. Vernon 95 exit, travel west on IL HWY 15 to US HWY 51 then North to I-64.

We will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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