Dump truck overturns in Apex

APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- A dump truck carrying asphalt overturned on US-1 in Apex on Wednesday night, authorities said.

Highway Patrol said it happened around 8 p.m. The ramp was closed at Ten Ten Road (Exit 96) while officials cleared the scene.

Troopers said the driver was speeding before the truck overturned. The driver, from a privately-owned trucking business, has been charged with exceeding safe speed.

The driver suffered minor injuries.

The ramp was still blocked on Wednesday night as workers attempted to clean up the full load of asphalt that the truck lost.

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