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At least 1 dead after semi truck flips onto side, closes parts of busy highway in Dayton

DAYTON — At least one person is dead after a semi truck flipped onto its side and landed on State Route 4 in Dayton, Sunday morning.

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As reported on News Center at 6:00, the crash happened in the area of Interstate 75 and State Route 4 around 9:30 a.m., a Montgomery County dispatch supervisor confirmed.

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The Dayton Police Department said on social media that a semi truck flipped onto its side.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed to News Center 7 that they were called to the scene. Their identity was not immediately available.

News Center 7 crews on scene said it appears that the FedEx semi left Interstate 75 and ended up on State Route 4, but Dayton police have not confirmed how the crash happened.

Drivers are asked to use an alternate route at this time.

Dayton Police Department’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating this crash.

Our crews watched as several tow trucks moved parts of the semi truck.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends who had loved ones involved in this tragic accident. Safety is our highest priority, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities in this investigation. Customers with questions about their shipments can visit FedEx.com.”

—  FedEx spokesperson

Additional information wasn’t immediately available.

We will continue to follow this story.

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