According to the rescue service, a truck with a trailer was involved in an accident around 08.50 on Monday morning on highway 51 near Orrslätten.
The truck with the trailer has crossed the road and is loaded with sulfuric acid, of which a large amount was leaked.
According to the rescue service, the substance is corrosive and relatively dangerous for the environment.
Closed in both directions
The road is closed in both directions and the truck, which overturns, blocks the entire carriageway.
The trailer is in the ditch.
The Swedish Transport Administration has set the time at 12.00 as a forecast for when the accident can be remedied.
Until then, traffic will be diverted via roads 211, 34, 50 and 52.