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Log truck overturns in front of General Store, entirely blocking Route 20 in Hinkleville

Route 20 south of Buckhannon was closed Tuesday afternoon after this log truck partially overturned, blocking the road. (Photo by Monica Zalaznik/My Buckhannon)

BUCKHANNON — A log truck partially overturned, blocking both lanes of traffic on Route 20 in front of the General Store in Hinkleville on Tuesday afternoon.

A text alert issued by the Upshur County Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at 2:56 p.m. warned drivers to reroute around the accident.

“Avoid Route 20 South near the General Store due to a traffic incident,” the message read. “Road closed due to obstructions.”

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office said a short time later that the road would be closed for an “indefinite amount of time.”

Story will be updated as additional information becomes available.

The overturned truck blocking Route 20 South. (Photo by Monica Zalaznik/My Buckhannon)

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