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BREAKING: Truck driver in Lumberton arrested for DWI after crash on back-to-school day
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested by Lumberton Police for driving while intoxicated.
A traffic incident occurred on US 96 in Lumberton, involving an 18-wheeler. The big rig overturned, spilling wooden pallets onto the road. This incident happened on the first day back to school, creating a traffic challenge.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested by Lumberton Police for driving while intoxicated. The crash resulted in the truck overturning, causing a disruption on the road. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and the arrest.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KFDM.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A traffic incident occurred on US 96 in Lumberton, involving an 18-wheeler. The big rig overturned, spilling wooden pallets onto the road. This incident happened on the first day back to school…
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