Fallen Shipping Container Blocking Traffic On EB H.E. Bailey Near Newcastle

Traffic along the eastbound side of the HE Bailey Turnpike was at a brief standstill after a shipping container became dislodged from a trailer and fell onto the highway, near Newcastle.

It is unclear what caused the accident, but authorities tell News 9 the container is blocking traffic to all lanes of eastbound traffic.

No injuries have been reported. Traffic on the highway is moving smoothly again.