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Man ejected from 18-wheeler during rollover, avoid area

Posted at 1:34 PM, Sep 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-12 14:38:19-04

A man was ejected from an 18-wheeler carrying sand on the corner La Salle Ave. and S University Parks Dr.

Waco Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Kerwin said they do not know the cause of the accident at this time. The 18-wheeler rolled over on the road.

The man was transported to Scott And White Hillcrest in serious condition. He suffered from multiple injuries on his left hand and a possible fracture on his left femur.

Sand and motor oil were spilled onto the road. The scene is in the process of being cleaned up.

The call came in around 12 p.m.

The Waco Police Department and Fire Department are on the scene with two fire engines and a hazmat truck.

The area is blocked off.

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