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The southbound tollbooth was totally destroyed. (Courtesy photo)
ROCHESTER - A tollbooth on the southbound side of the Spaulding Turnpike was destroyed early Thursday morning when it was struck by a Waste Management trash truck around 6:40 a.m.
Police were on scene quickly with EMS tending to an occupant of the tollbooth who was described as having minor injuries.
The accident closed Lane 1 and backed up southbound commuters.
A Lebanon, Maine, man, 29-year-old Michael Stelline, was identified by state police as the driver of the truck. He was unhurt.
The toll booth attendant, 77-year-old Stacy Doris of Rochester, was treated and released.
Lane 1 will be closed until necessary repairs can be made, officials said.
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