Tanker Spill Shuts Down I-40 West Near McDowell-Burke Line
By Marge | Published 2026-04-02T14:20:18.371Z
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Burke County -- April 2, 2026: Travelers on Interstate 40 faced major delays Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer hauling milk overturned near th...
Burke County -- April 2, 2026: Travelers on Interstate 40 faced major delays Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer hauling milk overturned near the McDowell-Burke County line, triggering a large-scale emergency response and environmental cleanup.The incident occurred early Thursday, April 2, near mile marker 92.5, close to Exit 94 (Dysartsville Road). According to Burke County EMS, the westbound lanes were completely shuttered as hazmat crews and emergency units from both McDowell and Burke