EDWARDSVILLE - A dump truck overturned on Illinois Route 143 between Edwardsville and Wood River near the 5 o'clock hour Tuesday. One man was transported to a local hospital from the scene with injuries.

The truck appeared to hit a viaduct and rolled over, witnesses at the scene said. Traffic was seriously backed up because of the crash during the rush hour for commuters going back and forth.

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Dan Brannan also contributed to this story.