TOWN OF ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - An empty manure tanker overturned Tuesday afternoon in the town of Adams.

It happened at the intersection of Route 289 and 178 at around 1:15 p.m.

Smithville Fire Chief Andrew Weldon said the rig overturned as the tanker’s driver made a left-hand turn at the intersection.

He said the tanker was empty and the driver was unhurt.

A portion of Route 289 was closed for a couple of hours as the vehicle was uprighted and towed away.

The road was reopened at around 3:30 p.m.

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