I65-Semi Flips, Lands Back On Wheels, Driver OK

I65-Semi Flips, Lands Back On Wheels, Driver OK

UPDATE: Dashcam captures semi rollover crash. (see video above)

PORTLAND TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Intestate 65 in Robertson County is down to one lane in both directions at mile marker 118 (weigh station) following a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer.

The crash occurred around 12:30 pm, the vehicle landing in the center median near the weigh stations of I65. The accident is affecting traffic in both directions.  LOCATION OF CRASH

Officials at the scene tell Smokey Barn News that the tracker-trailer, hauling steel racks, flipped more than once, finally landing on its wheels in the middle of the Interstate. The driver was transported to a local hospital but, according to officials, did not sustain life-threatening injuries.

If you are heading in or out of Kentucky this afternoon you may want to consider using HWY 31 W for the next hour.

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