Overturned Semi Closes Portion of I-80

Overturned Semi Closes Portion of I-80


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(KSL News) -- Interstate 80 just reopened at Foothill Drive, where a semi trailer overturned.

Overturned Semi Closes Portion of I-80

The truck was hauling tree limbs trimmed at the University of Utah. It was headed to a recycling center in Utah County, when UHP says the driver took a turn too fast.

The trailer tipped, spilling hundreds of branches across the ramp. The truck stayed upright, so the driver was not hurt.

Overturned Semi Closes Portion of I-80

Crews shut down the road for about an hour while they cleaned up the branches. Troopers say they will cite the driver for speeding.

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