NORFOLK - A northeast Nebraska highway is shut down this afternoon after a morning crash.

First responders were called to an accident on Highway 81 near the intersection with 846 Road around 8:15 this morning. The crash scene is about two miles north of Norfolk near Prime Stop.

The collision was between a gas tanker truck and a semi-trailer. Hazmat crews are on the scene of the accident. Traffic has been diverted in both directions and officials say to expect detours for much of the day.

Authorities have not released any information about injuries at this time.