M-51 near Dowagiac is geting back to normal following a fuel tanker crash that shut down the highway for several hours.

A semi hauling more than 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned late Tuesday night, after colliding with another vehicle at M-51 and Peavine Road.

The tanker leaked fuel, triggering a hazardous materials response and forcing the evacuation of nearby residents while crews worked to contain the spill.

Several agencies, including the Clay Fire Department, helped at the scene.

M-51 remained closed for about seven hours before reopening. Cleanup continued through Wednesday afternoon.