Crash injures one, blocks highway

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash that blocked Territorial Highway near Lawrence Road, south of the junction with Oregon Highway 36.

A photographer on scene said a semi truck and trailer overturned, blocking the highway.

A Ford Escape with driver's side damage is in a nearby ditch.

Authorities on scene said the truck diver suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

No word on the condition of the driver of the Escape.

A hazardous materials crew is on scene to unload the diesel from the truck.

The trailer, loaded with produce, also must be unloaded.

Authorities expect to be able to open a lane of the highway by 5 p.m. but said the wreckage could be there for a copule hours.

This is a developing story. Watch KVAL.com and KVAL 13 TV News at 5 p.m. for updates