CORNELIUS, N.C. -- A crash involving a dump truck carrying asphalt has shut down I-77 southbound just past exit 28 in Cornelius.
Authorities say the accident occurred around 2:50 a.m. and resulted in the asphalt the truck was carrying spilling out onto the highway.
The driver of the truck was extracted and taken to a MedCenterAir helicopter for transport. His condition is unknown at this time.
I-77 southbound is expected to re-open by 8:00 a.m.
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