Semi dumps beer cans, boxes on highway

Jan Underwood/Interstate-70 westbound was closed for about an hour after a semitruck on the ramp from northbound I-75 to westbound I-70 carrying a load of beer, struck the wall and caused debris to fall on vehicles on I-70 and I-75, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The trailer from the beer truck went over the retaining wall and was dangling above I-70 immediately following the crash.

Staff photo by Jan Underwood Jan Underwood/Interstate-70 westbound was closed for about an hour after a semitruck on the ramp from northbound I-75 to westbound I-70 carrying a load of beer, struck the wall and caused debris to fall on vehicles on I-70 and I-75, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The trailer from the beer truck went over the retaining wall and was dangling above I-70 immediately following the crash.

Photos: Semitruck loses beer load

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A semitruck on the ramp from northbound I-75 to westbound I-70 carrying a load of beer, struck the wall and caused debris to fall on vehicles on I-70 and I-75, on June 27, 2009 according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Staff photo by Jan Underwood A semitruck on the ramp from northbound I-75 to westbound I-70 carrying a load of beer, struck the wall and caused debris to fall on vehicles on I-70 and I-75, on June 27, 2009 according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

By Otis Gowens, Staff Writer Updated 10:27 PM Saturday, June 27, 2009

Traffic lanes on the I-70, I-75 interchange are now clear of a lot of beer.

Earlier a semitruck carrying a load of beer, heading northbound on I-75 to westbound I-70, struck the wall and caused debris to fall on vehicles on I-70 and I-75, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The ramp, now open, was closed for cleanup.

The semitruck driver and two other drivers were transported to Miami Valley Hospital.

"It's believed the semi lost its load," state trooper Steven Ilo said. The semitruck was left partially hanging over the overpass and emergency crews are working to rescue it and clear any debris. Authorities are unclear on the cause of the accident.

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