Idaho State Police is investigating a semi-truck and trailer crash that resulted in a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill Friday.

A loaded 2020 Kenworth Tractor and Polar Semi Trailer was being driven by a 42-year-old male from South Dakota, according to Idaho State Police. The trailer containing gasoline and diesel fuel failed to negotiate the curve on northbound HWY 41 just north of Seasons Road. The trailer, loaded with approximately 6000 gallons of fuel, overturned onto its side, blocking State Highway 41 in both directions.  Approximately 2000 gallons of fuel was spilled.  

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office also worked to evacuate any residences within this area.  

The Idaho Transportation Department crews were able to contain the spill. It took approximately five hours for the fuel to be pumped out of the tank trailer to another trailer making the area safe for travel again. There were no injuries. The driver was cited at the scene, says Idaho State Police.

The roadway was completely blocked for roughly seven hours. The roadway is back open at this time, but drivers are advised that HWY 41 between Seasons Road and State Highway 54 is only open for residential traffic. Through traffic will need to find an alternative route until the scene is entirely cleaned and the roadway is back open again.