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A Vandalia man driving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 57 was taken to a local hospital after rolling his truck earlier this morning.

According to the IL State Police, 47-year old Spencer Mason of Vandalia was heading south on I-57 in Union County, near mile marker 28 just after midnight when he lost control of his truck, struck the median guardrail, began to roll, and ended on his roof.

Mason was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. He was wearing his seatbelt.

I-57 southbound at Mile Marker 28 is reduced to one lane until cleanup is completed.