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18-Wheeler Wreck Shuts Down 287: Rhome Police

Authorities said southbound U.S. Highway 287 is closed after a wreck involving an 18-wheeler carrying produce near Rhome Monday morning.

The driver said he lost control after an animal ran across the road in front of him just south of Texas 114 at about 1:30 a.m., police said.

The truck driver was taken to a nearby hospital with what police said are minor injuries.

Police said it would be a few more hours before all lanes would be open. The truck is on the side of the road and its load is in the median.

Stay tuned to NBC 5 for the latest updates.

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