Lincoln, North Carolina.On Thursday afternoon, a moving truck flipped on U.S. 321 in Lincoln County, resulting in heavy traffic jams and the complete shutdown of the southbound lanes for about two hours.
Truck overturned near Mile Marker 20 on US 321 South
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports that the collision happened close to Mile Marker 20 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Drivers were forced to stop while emergency personnel responded to the overturned vehicle, which forced the closure of US 321 South between Exit 24 (NC 150) and Exit 20 (Gastonia Highway).
After the vehicle was upright and off the road, the highway was reopened at approximately 4:15 p.m. By 3:30 p.m., officials verified that the car was back on its wheels.
Emergency response included multiple local departments
Several local agencies offered support for the incident, including:
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South Fork Fire Department
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Lincolnton Fire Department
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North 321 Fire Department
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Lincoln County EMS
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North Carolina Department of Transportation
Photos taken at the scene show massive traffic jams that were reported to stretch for miles down the roadway. As of right now, no injuries have been verified.
Drivers urged to remain cautious after cleanup
Due to lingering traffic, authorities advised northbound commuters to exercise caution in the region. As of Friday morning, the cause of the reversal has not been made public.
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