Overturned tractor-trailer closes Rt. 49 in Pennsville

PENNSVILLE, N.J. - December 12, 2011

The truck, which was hauling glass, overturned around 4:30 a.m. Monday along eastbound Route 49 in Pennsville.

According to police, the driver lost control at Ferry Road, causing the tractor-trailer to tip onto its side, taking down utility poles and just missing a commercial building.

The driver was able to extricate himself from the cab and was not seriously injured.

Route 49 is closed in both directions at this hour.

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