Overturned Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Lanes on I-40 in Haywood County
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 1, 2023
All lanes blocked
An overturned tractor-trailer has caused a road closure on I-40 westbound in Haywood County, North Carolina. The incident occurred at 8:32 a.m. near the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway close to Canton, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The accident has blocked all lanes and resulted in the closure of one mile prior to Exit 27. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
No injuries have been reported yet, but authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and working towards clearing up the scene as soon as possible.
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Tags: Truck, North Carolina, Accident, Traffic, I40, Tractor Trailer, Spartanburg, Canton, Haywood County
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Truck driver
- Vehicles:
- tractor-trailer
- State:
- North Carolina
- City:
- Haywood County
- Location:
- I-40 near the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway near Canton
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-31
- Time of Incident:
- 8:32 a.m.
I-40 near the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway near Canton
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