Jamison Creek Road between Highway 236 and Empire Grade Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains was closed Thursday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed, spilling fuel. 

Cal Fire said the crash outside of Boulder Creek happened around 10 a.m. The truck spilled 25 gallons of diesel on the road. The Santa Cruz Hazardous Materials Interagency Team was working to help with the cleanup. 

No injuries have been reported. As of publication time, it’s unknown when the road will be reopened.

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