NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A two-vehicle accident involving a car and a fuel tanker has temporarily closed highway 83 at State Farm Road and at North Lake Road.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 2:00 p.m. on South Highway 83 near Prairie Mart.
Authorities say the vehicle, a four-door sedan, rolled over due to the impact and the fuel tanker did catch fire.
No further details were released as the crash remains under investigation. No report on injuries was given.
Law enforcement currently has South Highway 83 closed at State Farm Road as you leave North Platte and at North Lake Road as you come into the city. Traffic is being rerouted.
Officials say the crash caused diesel fuel to spill on the highway. Crews are responding to clean that up.
We'll have more information as it becomes available.