One lane of I-40 E closed near I-140 after crash involving overturned tractor trailer

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One lane of I-40 E is closed near its intersection with I-140 in New Hanover County following a traffic incident, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

According to the announcement, the eastbound left lane of I-40 is closed near Exit 416 as of Monday at around 11:30 a.m.

“Motorists are advised to follow directions of on scene personnel,” the NCDOT states on its DriveNC website.

According to a representative with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a tractor trailer ran off the road before overcorrecting, causing the truck and trailer to overturn.

The truck had been hauling convenience store merchandise at the time, and some of the trailer’s contents were spilled as a result.

The driver and two passengers reported only minor injuries as a result of the incident. The driver was cited for failure to maintain lane control.