LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Traffic is being rerouted in northwest Laredo due to a hazmat response in the area.

The Laredo Fire Department is currently addressing the issue with the hazmat response near the 1600 block of Island Street.

People can expect traffic closures and delays around several blocks, especially southbound lanes.

Street closures as of 9:30 pm Thursday:

Riverside Dr. and Mann Rd.

Mann Rd. and Santa Maria Ave.

Santa Maria Ave and Calton Rd.

Update as of 9:50pm: crews on scene have found and contained the leak.

This is a developing story.

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