A truck carrying bird flu-infected dead ducks crashed into a ditch on U.S. Route 33 in Churubusco, Indiana, prompting authorities to shut down the highway and initiate a hazardous materials response.

The waste truck was transporting the infected duck carcasses when the accident occurred in the northern Indiana community. Officials have not released details about the cause of the crash or the extent of any spill.

Hazmat teams responded to the scene to assess and contain any potential contamination from the bird flu-infected material. The closure of U.S. Route 33 caused traffic disruptions in the area as crews worked to address the situation.

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has affected poultry operations across the United States in recent years. Proper disposal of infected birds is required to prevent the spread of the disease to other bird populations.

Authorities have not indicated how long the highway cleanup and reopening process might take. No injuries from the crash have been reported.