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Armored truck ends up under I-77 bridge after crash

The truck veered left off Interstate 77 near mile marker 5, struck the median barrier, then overturned off the bridge around 2 p.m. Saturday, according to Trooper David Jones with SC Highway Patrol.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Traffic is backed up on Interstate 77 southbound after an armored truck ran off the side of the road in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.

The truck veered left off I-77 south near mile marker 5, struck the median barrier, then overturned off the bridge around 2 p.m. Saturday, according to Trooper David Jones with SC Highway Patrol.

There were reportedly two people inside the truck at the time of the crash. They were transported by EMS and treated for minor injuries. The driver has been charged with too fast for conditions.

Credit: SC Highway Patrol

The Columbia Fire Department says its HAZMAT teams were called to the scene for cleanup after diesel fuel began leaking from the truck.

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