Tractor Trailer Overturns, Driver Injured

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By Rob Dew

Story Created: Dec 4, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM EDT

Lexington Co., SC (WOLO)-- A truck driver is in critical condition after his tractor trailer overturned and burst into flames Tuesday morning on I-26.

Investigators with the highway patrol say around 3:45 Tuesday morning a the driver hit the guard rail near mile marker 119 on I-26 west bound.

The truck then overturned and caught on fire.

Investigators say the driver suffered severe burns and was taken to Lexington Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

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