Overturned Tractor Trailer Blocks Robertson Co. Highway

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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. – An overturned tractor trailer blocked a highway in Robertson County for a few hours on Monday morning.

The semi somehow rolled on its side around 10 a.m. on Tom Austin Highway(US Highway 431) at Betts Road/Mt. Zion Road, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation's website.

There was a slight diesel fuel leak from the truck, but it was contained, and no other hazmat material were involved.

No injuries were reported.

Northbound and southbound lanes were estimated by TDOT to remain blocked until 3 p.m. Traffic was diverted by the Robertson County Sheriff's Office.

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