News: Trailer carrying structure overturns on SR-702 near Yelm

THURSTON COUNTY, WA — A rollover crash involving a fully loaded trailer was reported Sunday evening on State Route 702, east of the City of Yelm, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The accident occurred on a stretch of SR-702 near milepost 3, just east of the intersection with 46th Avenue South. It was first reported by WSP Trooper John Dattilo at 5:08 p.m.

Little information has been provided, but officials said the trailer was transporting an unspecified structure when it overturned.

A photo captured at the scene shows the rolled trailer fully blocking the roadway in both directions.

SR 702 is fully blocked near milepost 3 just outside of @cityofyelm due to an overturned trailer carrying a structure. No injuries reported! pic.twitter.com/NC4zpJEohW

— Trooper John Dattilo (@wspd1pio) October 2, 2023

It was unclear what caused the rollover and whether another vehicle was involved, but no major injuries were reported.

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