South Ferdon Boulevard, I-10 closed due to gas spill

Update: Crestview Community Policing Officer Wanda Hulion says southbound SR 85 is open. Police say northbound has been re-opened, too. 

CRESTVIEW — All of South Ferdon Boulevard and I-10 in the Crestview area near those roads' intersection is closed due to a fuel tanker rollover that resulted in a large gasoline spill, according to police. 

"Shortly before 6:30 a.m. this morning, a fuel tanker rolled over at the intersection of interstate 10 and South Ferdon Boulevard, spilling a large quantity of gasoline into the surrounding area," a Crestview Police Department news release states.

"As a precaution, (a) 1,000 foot radius has been evacuated including several businesses … traffic is at a complete standstill."

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: South Ferdon Boulevard, I-10 closed due to gas spill