Truck overturns on OR-126 on-ramp in Eugene, dumping scrap metal and causing delays

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Truck overturns on OR-126 on-ramp in Eugene, dumping scrap metal and causing delays

Eugene Springfield Fire Department officials asked the public on May 22 to avoid the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Washington Street after a metal-scrap spill on the OR-126 on-ramp.

The Eugene Springfield Fire Department asked the public to avoid the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Washington Street after a semitruck carrying scrap metal struck the side of a road barrier along the OR-126 on-ramp just after 3:15 p.m. May 22.

Officials said the trailer overturned, spilling large amounts of scrap metal onto Washington Street below.

No injuries were reported, and fire crews were able to contain a hydraulic oil leak from the truck.

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s

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showed bumper-to-bumper traffic in the area.

Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at *****@*****.tld

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