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Crash involving semi-truck causes backups on Highway 24, driver okay

Semi crash on Highway 24
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EL PASO COUNTY — A semi-truck that was traveling on Highway 24 was hit by a pick-up truck causing major backups Tuesday night.

State Patrol says the semi-truck driver had a green light on Highway 24 when a pick-up driver traveling on Judge Orr Rd hit the semi-truck.

The semi-truck flipped and spilled Reese's Peanut Butter Cups all over the roadway.

The driver of the semi-truck sustained bruises and will be okay. The driver of the pick-up was cited.
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