The driver of a semi escaped with minor injuries after flipping his rig on Highway 33 Tuesday.
The incident happened at at round 8 a.m. about 10 kilometres south of Big White Road. Police say the southbound semi was loaded with wood chips and failed to negotiate a sharp curve.
Some diesel fuel leaked onto the road and was cleaned up by the Joe Rich fire department with some help from a forestry crew which happened to stumble upon the scene. Damage to the truck is extensive.
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The impact also took out a large section of guardrail.
Police have yet to interview the driver but say speed would appear to be a factor.
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