A tractor-trailer carrying heavy equipment overturned on northbound I-73 near Asheboro, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 3. The crash happened close to the Salisbury Street Bridge, leaving large equipment spilled across the highway.

The aftermath: The truck hit the Salisbury Street Bridge, damaging it and causing a mess along the roadway. Emergency crews and the Asheboro Fire Department closed the northbound side of the interstate from Sunset Street to Presnell Street exits while they worked at the scene.

• The trailer broke apart, spilling equipment onto the road.
• Traffic was stopped for several hours while the wreckage was cleared and officials checked the bridge for safety.

Repairs and closures: The northbound side of I-73 reopened around 3 p.m., but the Salisbury Street Bridge will stay closed until further notice as crews deal with the damage, according to WXII 12 News.

Officials have not released any new details about the cause of the crash or possible injuries. The bridge closure is expected to last for an extended period.