Hartselle Fire and Rescue workers use an extrication tool to free the driver of this dump truck hauling gravel. | Clif Knight

A dump truck carrying a load of gravel overturned on Alabama 36 East just east of Roan Road in downtown Hartselle Friday morning.

The truck driver was injured and was transported to Huntsville Hospital by a MedFlight helicopter. Hartselle Fire and Rescue officials used extrication tools to rescue the driver.

The driver’s identity and condition was not immediately available.

Check www.hartselleenquirer.com for more on this developing story.

Emergency workers respond to this overturned dump truck on Alabama 36 East Friday morning. | Clif Knight

Emergency workers get inside the cab of this dump truck to rescue the driver, who was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital. | Clif Knight