Diesel spill closes Highway 20 ramp in Montreal

Diesel spill on Highway 20 in Montreal slows westbound traffic and closes ramp Check the latest closure details and diversion updates as cleanup continues

A diesel spill is slowing traffic on Highway 20 westbound in Montreal on Tuesday morning, according to Quebec provincial police. The ramp from Highway 20 to Highway 13 northbound has been closed while crews clean up the spill. Police said the leak began just before 4 a.m. when a semitruck started leaking fuel. The Sûreté du Québec is handling the incident with help from fire services and the Environment Ministry. Authorities have not said how long the ramp will remain closed.