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Major traffic delays after hazmat incident on Port Road

Citybound traffic was at a standstill on Port Rd this morning after a chemical spill.

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Citybound traffic was at a standstill on Port Rd this morning after a chemical spill.

Police have reported a container fall off a truck and spilt chemicals on the road.

The alarm was first raised just after 9.30am on Wednesday morning and commuters have reported large delays.

Citybound motorists are facing major delays while tram services between the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Entertainment Centre have been halted. Picture: 7NEWS
Citybound motorists are facing major delays while tram services between the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Entertainment Centre have been halted. Picture: 7NEWS
Major emergency response on Port Road after a container cracked on a truck, spilling chemicals on the road. Picture : RoyVPhotography.
Major emergency response on Port Road after a container cracked on a truck, spilling chemicals on the road. Picture : RoyVPhotography.
Clean-up under way on Port Rd. Picture: RoyVPhotography.
Clean-up under way on Port Rd. Picture: RoyVPhotography.

Police have confirmed two lanes are blocked for citybound traffic and they are asking drivers to avoid the area.

7NEWS are reporting tram services between the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Entertainment Centre have been halted.

Originally published as Major traffic delays after hazmat incident on Port Road

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