Leader Staff
A semi rolled over on state Highway 29 east of Shawano early Thursday, closing down both lanes of eastbound traffic for about four hours.
A 37-year-old Manitowoc man had to be extricated from the truck with the Jaws of Life, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said. He suffered an eye laceration. Shawano Ambulance Service responded to the scene.
The accident occurred at about 8:45 a.m. at Spruce Road. Eastbound traffic was re-routed through the town of Richmond during the lane closure.
The semi was owned by Schultz Trucking of Green Bay. The Department of Natural Resources and Shawano Area Fire Department responded to assess any issues resulting from spilled diesel fuel. The Shawano County Highway Department also assisted sheriff’s deputies and state troopers at the scene.
The incident is under investigation by the State Patrol.