Diesel spill in Amherst County blocking part of US-29

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Authorities say a diesel spill in Amherst County is blocking part of US-29.

According to dispatch, the spill is in between the southbound way station and the Rt. 210 exit near mile marker 79.

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One southbound lane is closed, and VDOT is directing traffic around the spill.

The cause of the spill is unknown.

Dispatch received the call around 6:20 a.m. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.