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UPDATED: Road reopens after flipped logging truck slows traffic near Lumby

By Jules Knox Global News

Posted June 17, 2019 2:17 pm

Updated June 17, 2019 5:13 pm

1 min read

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RCMP say traffic has slowed near Lumby because a detour is in effect around a logging truck that spilled its load. Megan Turcato / Global News

The highway near Lumby has reopened in both directions after a logging truck flipped onto its side Monday morning.

The accident happened on the 2400 block of Highway 6 between McInnes Road and Rawlings Lake Road.

A detour was in effect for most of the morning, according to Drive BC.

Police are asking people to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work.

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RCMP said no serious injuries have been reported.

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