Spill blocks part of busy street near SC State House in downtown Columbia, police say
A section of a busy road near the South Carolina State House in downtown Columbia was closed Wednesday morning.
An overnight spill has caused the westbound lanes of Gervais Street to be blocked during the morning commute hours, the Columbia Police Department said.
At about 9:45 a.m., police said the stretch of Gervais Street, from Marion to Main streets, was temporarily blocked. Officers were dispatched to the area at about 6 a.m., spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons told The State.
What police originally reported as an oil spill was actually a spill of hydraulic fluid from a Republic Services solid waste vehicle.
Information on what caused the spill was not made available. No injuries were reported by police and Timmons said no criminal charges are expected.
Officers were on scene to assist with traffic issues as crews worked to clean the spill, according to police.
There was no word how long it would take to reopen one of the busiest roads in Columbia.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible, and expect some delays.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
