Semi crash, hazmat leak shut down Kansas Turnpike in east Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Both lanes of I-35 were temporarily shut down Thursday evening in east Wichita due to a semi crash.

The crash happened on the Kansas Turnpike between Kellogg and 127th Street. The Wichita Fire Department said the tanker was straddling the median and has anhydrous ammonia on board.

Drivers were asked to avoid I-35 between mile markers 50 and 53.

#WFD and @SedgwickCounty FD #1 closing I-35 (KTA) both directions of travel between Kellogg and 127th St E due to an MVA w/ HazMat involving a semi tanker truck that is straddling the median. #icttraffic #ictfire
— WichitaFireDept (@WichitaFireDept) December 2, 2021