HAPPENING NOW: Dump truck accident closes street in Springfield

Update 7:55 a.m.: The driver of the dump truck stuck in wires is safely out of the vehicle.

Ohio Edison crews are on scene and the driver was helped out of the truck by firefighters, according to our crew on the scene who saw it happen.

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A dump truck is hung up in wires right now on South Yellow Springs Street close to John Street in Springfield.

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It is unclear how the truck got stuck, but the driver is currently in the vehicle and will be until it is deemed safe, according to radio traffic.

Springfield police and Springfield Fire/Rescue were called to the scene.

Yellow Springs Street is closed because of the accident.

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We have crews at the scene now and will provide more information as it becomes available.

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