Three escape fiery wreck on I-540
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 540 were closed for about an hour Wednesday evening near U.S. Highway 401, northwest of Raleigh, due to a wreck, state transportation officials said.
Posted — UpdatedOne person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Shortly after the wreck, the truck burst into flames.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the driver lost control due to slowing traffic, swerved to avoiding hitting the car in front of him and then overturned.
He will be cited for a moving violation, troopers said.
All three eastbound lanes of I-540 were closed for over an hour while authorities cleared the wreck.
The highway was reopened around 8:15 p.m.
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