BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The exit ramps at Exit 6 on I-190 in both directions are closed due to a level one hazmat situation near Sahlen Field in Buffalo, Wednesday afternoon.
Both Buffalo police and Buffalo fire crews say the closure is due to a chemical reaction at the ECC Flickenger Center.
BPD and BFD are on scene of a chemical reaction at the ECC Flickenger Center located on Oak Street. Motorist are advised to avoid the area as there are some roadway closures to assist first responders.
— Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) December 30, 2020
New York State Police say the northbound and southbound exit ramps at Exit 6 on I-190 will be closed for an unknown amount of time.
Troop T - RAMP CLOSURE: Erie County: I-190 at exit 6, both NB and SB exit ramps are closed for an unknown duration at the request of Buffalo PD, due to a hazardous material incident in the area of the Thruway.
— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) December 30, 2020
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
7 Eyewitness News has a crew at the scene.
This is a developing story.
