<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3CBf4d_1FOg1oDp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3CBf4d_1FOg1oDp00" width="900" height="351" ></figure>GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - Transportation officials removed a boulder on a section of U.S. Route 460 in Giles County that caused traffic delays and a diesel spill.Officials confirmed a tractor-trailer hit the boulder, causing a hazmat spill. That spill has been cleaned up.VDOT says the tractor-trailer continued driving after hitting the boulder.Around 4:00 a.m., officials arrived at the scene to find three vehicles that may have also hit the fallen rock. The tractor-trailer was not at the scene, but diesel gas was present at that time. VDOT officials say they are unable to confirm where that gas spill came from.---GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - Motorists in Giles County should expect delays in their morning commute due to an alleged diesel spill and rockslide about a mile apart from each other.The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a rockslide on US-460 near Martin Dr. and Route 700 (Mountain Lake Road). VDOT says both eastbound lanes of Route 460 are closed as of 7:24 a.m.VDOT says there is no estimated time for reopening. Drivers should expect delays in the area and drive with caution.Giles County Public Schools (GCPS) says a diesel spill is impacting a small number of bus routes in the Eastern area. This will likely delay some buses for students this morning.GCPS says they will provide updates when possible.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.</div></body>

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GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - Transportation officials removed a boulder on a section of U.S. Route 460 in Giles County that caused traffic delays and a diesel spill. Officials confirmed a tractor-trailer hit the boulder, causing a hazmat spill. That spill has been cleaned up. VDOT says the tractor-trailer continued...

Update: Boulder removed, spill contained in Giles County

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GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - Transportation officials removed a boulder on a section of U.S. Route 460 in Giles County that caused traffic delays and a diese

Update: Boulder removed, spill contained in Giles County

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