MIAMI (WSVN) - The roadways have reopened after crews removed a cement truck that had overturned on U.S. 1 in Miami, Wednesday.
Miami Police and Fire responded to the scene of the crash on the southbound lanes near Southwest 17th Avenue, just after 3 p.m., Wednesday.
According to officials, the cement truck’s driver was making a right turn when his vehicle flipped over. The driver of the truck was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
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Emergency crews had to shut down all southbound lanes for several hours as they worked to remove the truck.
The concrete mixer had to be detached from the truck to help facilitate bringing it upright. The truck was successfully turned back on its wheels just after 5 p.m.
A 7News viewer shared video from the scene.
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