2 18-wheelers overturn in Cumberland County, blocking Hwy 13

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
2 18-wheelers overturn in Cumberland County, blocking Hwy 13
One truck driver was seriously injured after a crash that left two 18-wheelers on their sides in Cumberland County.

EASTOVER N.C. (WTVD) -- Police and fire crews are at the scene where two trucks overturned after a crash Monday in Cumberland County.

It happened on Highway 13 (Goldsboro Road) at Pembroke Lane near I-95

An 18-wheeler fuel tanker overturned on the driver's side and an 18-wheeler box truck also turned over on the driver's side.

The driver of the fuel truck was seriously injured and taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The other truck driver was not injured,

There did not appear to be a significant fuel spill but firefighters are monitoring the scene.

Highway 13 was closed for several hours. The road reopened shortly before 10:15 p.m.

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