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Tuolumne County, CA — Be prepared for traffic delays on J-59, a couple of miles south of Highway 108.
The CHP reports that a semi-truck went off the roadway and overturned. Minor injuries were reported in the crash. Travel with caution in the area as there will be an extended cleanup effort. The truck was carrying cedar planks. Officials are doing traffic control on J-59.
CAL FIRE/TCFD responded to the accident on J59 near Red Hills Road and reported no injuries to the drivers. The road remained impacted. The truck was uprighted and towed away after the noon hour and the roadway was reopened after cleanup.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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