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All Lanes of I-40 Back Open; Overturned Tractor-Trailer Cleared From Highway

Greensboro police say the tractor-trailer crashed on I-40 west of Gallimore Dairy Road.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: Police say all lanes of I-40 at Gallimore Dairy Road are now open. Two west bound lanes had been closed. 

An overturned tractor-trailer has shut down multiple lanes of Interstate 40 in Greensboro on Monday.

The single-vehicle accident happened just west of Gallimore Dairy Road according to Greensboro Police. Two lanes (one eastbound, one westbound) are closed near NC 68 at mile marker 210. The driver is hurt but their injuries aren't serious.

Credit: WFMY
Tractor-trailer overturns in Greensboro on Interstate 40.

Around 2 p.m., traffic was reportedly at a standstill.

Three lanes were open and traffic was thick around 12:30 p.m. Hazmat crews are checking out oil spills and possibly cargo. Greensboro Police haven't confirmed what the truck was carrying. 

It's not known when the scene will be clear. Drivers should use other routes and be cautious in the area.

Please check back for updates.

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