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Truck Wreck Spills More Than 4K Pounds Of Beer Onto I-495 Around DC

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A stretch of the interstate surrounding the nation's capital turned into a sticky mess when a truck carrying more than 4,000 pounds of canned beer wrecked.

The Maryland State Police says the truck hit a sign and guard rail around 4 a.m. Sunday in Silver Spring after being forced off the road by a vehicle that changed lanes.

Authorities say the semi went slightly into the woods, spilling beer and cans onto Interstate 495.

The State Police says the truck driver was transported to a hospital. The extent of his injuries is unclear.

The wreck prompted the temporary closure of lanes of the Capital Beltway's Outer Loop.

WTOP-FM reports all lanes re-opened around 10:30 a.m.

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