LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A portion of Newtown Pike is closed after a crash involving a tractor-trailer.

According to the Lexington Fire Department, a tractor-trailer couldn’t slow down in time to avoid hitting a car that was making a U-turn.

Three people total from the two cars were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

Fire officials say a large amount of fuel was spilled, and the road will be closed for several hours.

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