Tractor-trailer accident near the Chattooga

State troopers and Long Creek Fire Department were among the responders when a tractor-trailer truck headed east slid down an embankment after attempting a turn into the Bull’s Sluice parking lot near the Chattooga River. According to Oconee Emergency Service, the tractor-trailer driver swerved to avoid an oncoming car. Minor injuries resulted. The accident occurred around 3:45 yesterday afternoon.