Vehicle occupant hospitalized, Stokes Ferry Road closed due to traffic accident
Published 8:57 am Monday, January 30, 2023
- A garbage truck that was overturned on Stokes Ferry Road this morning has been righted but the road will remain closed until about 10:30 a.m. One occupant of the truck was taken to the hospital for treatment. Photo by Chandler Inions
SALISBURY — The 2000 block of Stokes Ferry Road at Laura Springs Drive down to Jake Alexander Boulevard was closed after a garbage truck overturned Monday morning.
The accident occurred around 8 a.m.
While trash from the truck was scattered around the scene, a more pressing concern emerged after the truck began leaking fuel, which required a hazmat team be called out in case containment was needed.
One occupant in the truck was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The road remained closed for about an hour, until crews were able to clear it and resume normal traffic.
