1 injured in semi-crash on US-75 SB overpass near Live Oak St
DALLAS, TX – A truck driver went to the hospital Wednesday after a major accident along the highway near downtown Dallas, reports WFAA News 8.
The incident happened some time before 5:36 a.m. on the southbound side of US-75 near Live Oak Street, which is just north of John W. Carpenter Park.
Police say that wet roads caused an 18-wheeler to slide and crash through the guardrail on the highway overpass. A portion of the semi could be seen hanging from the bridge.
Medics transported the truck driver to the hospital with unspecified injuries. They are expected to recover.
Motorists experienced significant delays along this portion of US-75 while crews worked to clear the semi from the scene.
A full investigation is underway.
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