A propane truck crashed in Rusk County on Wednesday morning, shutting down traffic in the area, according to the Elderville-Lakeport Volunteer Fire Department.

The department said the intersection of FM 1716 and County Road 2126 is closed because of the rollover. Emergency crews are on the scene working to manage and clean up the crash.

The roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours. Drivers are asked to avoid the area, use alternate routes and use caution around emergency personnel.