Crime & Safety

Truck Hits Overpass, Dumps Backhoe in Lexington

The crash happened on Route 2 Friday afternoon.

A truck pulling a backhoe hit an overpass and dumped the piece of machinery on Route 2 in Lexington Friday afternoon.

The crash was reported at about 2:45 p.m. on the westbound side of the highway.

No one was injured, according to State Police.

Traffic was backed up as crews worked to remove the backhoe from the road.


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