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Overturned trash truck causes Philly traffic mess

An overturned city trash truck has led to detoured traffic as authorities closed a major thoroughfare to investigate the crash.

Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a Philadelphia Streets Department trash truck reportedly struck a utility pole and overturned onto its side, forcing the closure of East Hunting Park Avenue in Juniata Park, 6ABC reported.

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Authorities told CBS3 that East Hunting Park was closed between K and Dungan streets.


https://twitter.com/6abc/status/748168299490451456

The 58-year-old driver of the trash truck and a 55-year-old passenger, both men, were taken to area hospitals in stable condition, police stated. Another male passenger, 39, was taken to Temple Hospital in serious condition with possible fractured ribs.

Metro Philadelphia

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