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FedEx Driver Falls Asleep, Causing Semi-Truck Crash

A semi-truck crash occurred on Wednesday morning in Pintura, Utah, on northbound I-15 at Exit 33.

The details: A FedEx driver hauling double trailers fell asleep at the wheel. The truck sideswiped another semi and overturned.

Both trailers ended up on the grassy shoulder, avoiding major traffic disruptions. The driver and co-driver were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cleanup: Officials stated they plan to drag the overturned trailers through the roadside fence as part of the cleanup efforts.

The crash led to the closing of Exit 33, which caused minor inconveniences for drivers. The driver and his co-driver are expected to recover.

The incident highlights the dangers of driver fatigue, as reported by Fox 13 News.

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