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Semi overturns near Lind

LIND – A tractor-trailer overturned Friday, May 13, three miles south of the city, blocking U.S. Highway 395 for hours.

The crash occured near Milepost 79 just after midnight, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Department of Transportation workers set up a detour around the scene using state Highways 21 and 26, while crews worked to remove the overturned truck.

By 3 a.m., crews had one lane of the highway reopened and the scene was completely cleared aby 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.

No injuries were reported in the crash.

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