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POCATELLO — A dump truck carrying manure flipped onto its side while taking an Interstate 15 exit in south Pocatello Monday morning, partially blocking the exit ramp and completely shutting down a nearby intersection.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on West Old Highway 91, north of the southbound Interstate 15 milepost 63 exit ramp near Pocatello. A 26-year-old Blackfoot man was driving a red 1992 Kenworth southbound when he was unable to navigate the corner while taking exit 63, causing the truck to overturn on its driver's side. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.

The crash caused authorities to shut down the Interstate 15 Portneuf Area Exit's southbound on-ramp as well as the nearby Old Highway 91 and Fort Hall Mine Road intersection.

The southbound exit ramp was blocked for approximately two hours as crews worked to remove debris and assist those on scene.

Idaho State Police, who are leading the investigation, were assisted by the Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello Police Department and the Idaho Department of Transportation.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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