Tractor-Trailer Full Of Potatoes Flips Onto Car in Gwinnett

DULUTH, GA — A tractor-trailer carrying potatoes flipped over on top of a car Friday in Gwinnett County, authorities said.

Three people were injured in the crash, which happened at about 11:25 a.m. at Boggs Road and Satellite Boulevard, just north of Interstate 85.

Gwinnett County Fire spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge said the driver of the car suffered minor injuries, despite the car being almost crushed by the 18-wheeler. A passenger in the car had moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The driver of a truck that was also involved in the wreck was treated at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured, Rutledge said.

A hazmat team was called to contain a fuel leak caused by the crash and was able to do so successfully, said Rutledge

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services