As of 5 a.m., an investigation into a traffic crash has shutdown a major intersection in South Okaloosa County and is expected to cause significant delays for commuters in that area.

Investigators are on the scene at Highway 98 and Mary Esther Boulevard in Mary Esther, where a tractor trailer truck crashed into a concrete wall in the area and spilled a large amount of diesel fuel. One person has been seriously injured and was taken by medical helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.

Both lanes of Highway 98 are closed between Mary Esther Boulevard and Doolittle Avenue. Mary Esther Boulevard is also closed from Hollywood Boulevard south to 98. East and westbound motorists who typically use Highway 98 are being diverted to Hollywood Boulevard.

Reference the traffic situation at Mary Esther Boulevard and Highway 98: again that area is closed to all traffic at this time and motorists are being diverted to Hollywood Boulevard and Doolittle Avenue.

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputies however say they will be on hand to assist with getting busses, students, and staffers headed to Mary Esther Elementary from Doolittle Avenue - onto Highway 98 eastbound and into the school's parking area safely.