NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. (WPRI) — A Providence man was injured Sunday morning after a box truck crashed on I-95 south in North Hampton, New Hampshire.

According to New Hampshire State Police, the truck veered off the road just before 9:30 a.m., traveling about 50 feet down an embankment before crashing into the tree line.

First responders cut through the trees to reach the driver, who was trapped inside the cab. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

State police said the highway was closed for about five hours as crews cleared the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Trooper Alison J. Baumbach at (603) 223-4381 or Alison.J.Baumbach@dos.nh.gov.

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