GREENE COUNTY — A specialized utility truck overturned into an embankment in Greene County on Thursday, according to Greene County Engineer Stephanie Goff.
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The crash happened on Indian Ripple Road and Factory Road at 6:29 p.m.
It involved a digger derrick, which is a specialized utility truck equipped with a hydraulic boom and auger, according to Goff.
This kind of equipment is typically used in the power and telecommunications industries.
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As a result of the crash, the Indian Ripple Road bridge over the Little Miami River will remain closed into next week, according to Goff.
She conducted a preliminary assessment of the damage Thursday night, but will fully assess the damage on Friday after the truck is removed from the scene.
Once that is complete, the engineer’s office will determine the need for temporary repairs, a plan of action, and a schedule.
As previously reported, the initial investigation shut down Indian Ripple Road between Alpha Bellbrook Road and Upper Bellbrook Road.
On scene, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper said the vehicle lost control.
He added that an Ohio EPA crew was called to the scene for possible leaks, but the motor fluids were contained before it became a problem.
No one was injured in this crash.
Authorities ask that people driving in the area seek alternate routes.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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