GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — The East Gastonia exit on Interstate 85 was blocked for hours after a tractor-trailer crashed on its side Thursday, officials said.
The wreck happened just before noon on the northbound exit ramp.
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The 18-wheeler was hauling 43,000 pounds of paper, which crews had to unload before they reopened the ramp.
Paper Road Block
— Ken (@kenlemonWSOC9) November 14, 2019
Tons of paper is blocking the northbound East Gastonia exit on I-85. An 18 wheeler overturned in the looping turn. Crews have to remove 43,500 pounds of large paper rolls to clear the path. Police say the driver we going too fast. pic.twitter.com/0xmoCXRXBo
Officers said the driver was going too fast when he overturned. He was not hurt.
Crews were able to reopen the ramp by 2 p.m.
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