Semitrailer jackknifes in northeast Lincoln, spills at least 100 gallons of diesel fuel
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Crews are cleaning up the scene of a jackknifed semitrailer in northeast Lincoln on Friday.
Just after 1:15 p.m., several first responders were sent to the area of 84th Street and Leighton Avenue.
According to the Lincoln Police Department, a crash between two vehicles caused the semi to jackknife.
Authorities said the semi also spilled at least 100 gallons of diesel fuel from its saddle tanks due to the crash.
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ A semi jack-knifed at 84th and Leighton, spilling 100 gallons of diesel. LPD and LFR are on scene.
The area will be shut down for some time during the cleanup. Please find an alternate route to your destination until it’s reopened. pic.twitter.com/5pBWcvnJL1
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) October 31, 2025
The Hazmat team with LFR is on the scene working to clean up the fuel.
Roads in the area were shut down due to the crash, but LPD said Leighton Avenue is now open.
LPD said 84th Street will open “soon.”
In a video sent to our NOW Local News App, you can see crews working to clean up the spill.
LPD said they are unaware of any injuries caused by the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.
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