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Oil spill prompts several road closures in Newnan, police say

Newnan Police said the westbound section of GA-34 is closed between Lakeside Way and Crossing Boulevard East. The city said several roads in the area are closed.

NEWNAN, Ga. — Crews are working to clean up an oil spill in Newnan, which is causing several road closures on Friday. 

Newnan Police said the westbound section of GA-34 is closed between Lakeside Way and Crossing Boulevard East. The City of Newnan also posted on social media advising that Bullsboro Drive from Shenandoah Boulevard to Newnan Crossing Boulevard will be closed for from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene, where you can see the black, thick oil staining the road. Video appears to show the oil coming from a tanker, as crews work to clean up the mess. Check out the aerials from the scene below:

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