Overturned Truck Shuts Down 2 Lanes Of Turner Turnpike

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CHANDLER, OK -- An overturned large box truck loaded with plants blocked both westbound lanes on the Turner Turnpike near the Chandler exit for about 30 minutes Tuesday morning.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the accident scene was near mile marker 167 on the Turner Turnpike.

The OHP says it re-opened the inside lane at about 8:55 a.m.  And about 20 minutes later, the outside lane was re-opened to traffic.  

Another vehicle was also involved in the accident.  No word on if anyone was injured in the accident.

The accident caused a backup on the Turner Turnpike for about two hours.