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Overturned 18-Wheeler Shuts Down I-20 in Benbrook

Interstate 20 was shut down in both directions in Benbrook for several hours after an 18-wheeler overturned Thursday morning.

Police said they are investigating what caused the 18-wheeler to fall on its side on westbound I-20 near U.S. 377 just before 4 a.m.

At about 6 a.m., Hazmat crews finished cleaning nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled onto the freeway in the wreck, according to police.

Officials said they had to offload 40,000 pounds of chicken the truck was carrying to California, which delayed cleaning of the road.

As of 8 a.m., the truck had not been cleared from the road, but police reopened the freeway.

No injuries were reported.

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