(Hinton) — An accident involving a semi-truck and tanker that had rolled on its side Monday afternoon, caused a backup of northbound traffic on Highway 75 during the rush hour. The tanker trailer blocked both lanes of northbound traffic. The accident happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Highway 75 between Hinton and Merrill. Officials said the tanker was hauling what was referred to as “a liquid waste product.” The accident also involved a sedan car that ended in the median. Fortunately, there were no injuries associated with the collision. Northbound Highway 75 traffic was detoured at Hinton and directed to head east on county road C-60 until K-42 then back north again until county road C-44 and headed west to Merrill where the northbound traffic was then directed back on Highway 75. The Hinton and Merrill fire departments, along with the Merrill Police Department, and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene. After nearly two hours, officials were able to clean up the accident scene, and traffic was again allowed to travel northbound on Highway 75. Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident.
