A crash involving a fuel truck has forced multiple road closures near Yonkers and Midland avenues, according to Yonkers police.

The crash occurred on the western portion of Midland Avenue near the intersection with Yonkers Avenue, on the Planet Fitness side of the Cross County Parkway.

As a result of the crash, eastbound traffic on Yonkers Avenue is closed between Midland Avenue and Sweetfield Circle. Drivers traveling south on Midland Avenue from Mile Square Road are being diverted westbound onto Yonkers Avenue.

Police also closed Midland Avenue on the Tibbetts Brook Park side between Theresa Avenue and Yonkers Avenue.

Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area if possible. The closures and detours are expected to remain in place while crews clean up the roadway following the accident.