A tanker flipped and caught fire on state Route 8 southbound in Macedonia Saturday morning.

Traffic is being diverted from the area, and SR 8 is closed in both directions near East Aurora Road. Hazmat has been called to the scene due to spillage from the tanker. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has also arrived to the crash site.

According to information from a police scanner, flames from the tanker explosion reached the nearby Brandywine/Indian Creek, setting that on fire as well. Nearby residences are also reporting being affected by the smoke.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Tanker crash, explosion shuts down Route 8 in Macedonia Saturday