JASPER, Texas — The driver of an 18-wheeler carrying a load of lumber was injured when the truck overturned at the intersection of Highway 190 and TX-63.
The Jasper Police Department along with the assistance of the Jasper County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Transportation responded to the accident that occurred around 11:07 p.m. Friday, in front of Lowe's.
Emergency responders told 12News crew at the scene that the truck driver was turning onto TX-63 west from Highway 190 when it overturned and spilled a large load of lumber, completely blocking the roadway.
The driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.