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Tractor Trailer Overturns In Monroeville, Spills Load Of Lumber

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MONROEVILLE (KDKA) -- A tractor trailer spilled a large load of lumber when it overturned this morning near the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

It happened around 10 a.m. near the Turnpike interchange in Monroeville. Fortunately, the vehicle overturned in a grassy area between I-376 and Pennsylvania Turnpike near Route 22, so the load didn't spill all over the roadway.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Paul Spadley)

However, some backups were reported heading towards the Turnpike.

There's no word yet on exactly how much lumber came off the truck.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Paul Spadley)
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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Paul Spadley)

There were no reports of any injuries.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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