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Semi wreck shuts down highway in Cherokee

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CHEROKEE, AL (WAFF) -

Emergency crews shut down the eastbound lane of Highway 72 at Natchez Trace because of a wreck involving a semi-truck.

The wreck happened before 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. No one was injured.

Officials said the truck leaked fuel and hit a barrier of the overpass.

They closed a lane of traffic to inspect the overpass for any significant damage. They reopened the bridge shortly before noon and said they did not find any damage to the overpass.

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