Drivers are asked to avoid the affected area at this time.
Author: Claire Wallace
Updated: 10:51 PM CDT July 28, 2021
TYLER, Texas — An 18-wheeler carrying 48,000 pounds of material overturned at the intersection of Loop 323 and Troup Highway in Tyler.
The road was cleared late Wednesday evening after cargo was taken from the semi to make it easier to turn upright.
According to the Tyler Police Department, the accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. and was originally reported as a pin-in crash.
The following lanes were closed:
Two lanes of southbound traffic on Troup Hwy
The eastbound right lane to turn south on Troup Hwy