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local27 days ago•4 min saved

Two die in fiery I-81 crash as oxygen-tank truck explodes; charges loom

Two people died when a passenger car failed to yield entering northbound I-81 in Frederick County, triggering a crash with a southbound tractor-trailer that crossed the median and struck a northbound oxygen-tank truck; the fire caused by the impact resulted in oxygen tanks exploding. The tractor-trailer driver and the oxygen-tank truck driver later died. The car driver was charged with reckless driving, with more charges possible as the investigation continues.

via NBC4 Washington|

#frederick-county #i-81 #local

local27 days ago•2 min saved

Oxygen-Tank Blast After I-81 Crash Killing Two in Frederick County

Two people died after a tractor-trailer hit a merging vehicle on I-81 in Frederick County, Va., causing a fire and an oxygen-tank explosion. The tractor-trailer driver died at the scene and the oxygen-tanks truck driver died later at a hospital; charges are pending as investigators probe the crash near Exit 310. Northbound I-81 remained partially closed with traffic impacts and emergency paving planned; the passenger car driver was not injured.

via WHSV|

#explosion #frederick-county-va #i-81

local-news3 months ago•25 min saved

Trooper fatally struck on I-81; driver charged with homicide

A Pennsylvania state trooper, Michael Pahira Jr., was killed after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County while conducting a safety inspection; the driver is charged with homicide in connection with the incident.

via WGAL|

#homicide #i-81 #local-news

local6 months ago•22 min saved

40-vehicle I-81 pileup blocks Oswego County southbound lanes

A crash involving about 40 vehicles, including multiple tractor-trailers, blocked the southbound lanes of I-81 in the Town of Richland, Oswego County, between Exits 126 (Pulaski) and 131 (Tinker Tavern). State police say drivers should expect significant delays as emergency responders handle the scene; the Oswego County Sheriff's Office is assisting, and no injury details have been released.

via WSTM|

#crash #i-81 #local

tragic-accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash: 5 Upstate NY Family Members Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Pennsylvania Highway

Five women from the Binghamton area, ranging in age from 19 to 71, were struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania after leaving their vehicle following a crash. The women, all from the same family, were hit along with their car by the passing truck. One man related to the women was injured, as was the tractor-trailer driver. The crash occurred in snowy conditions, and the National Weather Service had issued a warning for hazardous road conditions.

via syracuse.com|

#family #i-81 #pennsylvania

accidentstransportation3 years ago

Multiple-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailers causes fatalities on I-81 in Maryland

Four tractor-trailers and two vehicles were involved in a fatal crash on I-81 in Hagerstown, Maryland, leading to lane closures and causing significant traffic delays.

via WJLA|

#accidentstransportation #fatal-crash #hagerstown

tragic-accident3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Collision on I-81 Claims Lives of RV and Truck Occupants

A crash on I-81 near Chambersburg involving an RV and a tractor trailer resulted in the deaths of five people, including a family of four and the driver of the tractor trailer. The crash occurred when the RV's front-left tire blew out, causing it to cross the median and collide head-on with the tractor trailer. Both northbound lanes were shut down but have since reopened with a lane restriction.

via PennLive|

#crash #fatalities #i-81

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims 5 Lives on I-81 in Central Pennsylvania

Five people have been killed in a crash on Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania when a bus or RV traveling south crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a tractor-trailer. The accident has resulted in the closure of I-81 northbound between Exit 16 and Exit 20.

via PennLive|

#accidents #crash #fatalities

infrastructure3 years ago•5 min saved

"Transformational Groundbreaking Marks Progress for I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse"

Leaders from various levels of government gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the start of the $2.25 billion I-81 project, which aims to rework the elevated highway that has divided the city for over 60 years. The project will remove 1.4 miles of the highway, redirecting local traffic to street level and high-speed traffic around the city. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone for the state and federal governments, despite ongoing opposition and legal challenges. The project is part of a larger plan to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood, including the demolition of public housing units and the construction of new infrastructure.

via syracuse.com|

#community-grid #groundbreaking-ceremony #highway-reconstruction

accidents3 years ago•3 min saved

Ammonium Nitrate Tanker Overturns, Causes Evacuations on Maryland Highway

A tanker carrying hazardous chemicals flipped on I-81 southbound, causing the closure of the stretch of I-81 between Halfway Boulevard and U.S. 40. The driver was taken to the hospital with a head injury, but no other injuries or damaged vehicles were reported. The tanker was carrying ammonium nitrate and diesel gel, but there was no risk of combustion. Orica USA Inc. confirmed that the driver did not appear to have serious injuries and that the company's vehicle is built to move dangerous materials safely. The cause of the accident was a blown-out wheel.

via Herald-Mail Media|

#accidents #hazardous-chemicals #i-81

traffic3 years ago•2 min saved

Series of Crashes Cause Major Shutdowns on I-81 in Pennsylvania

Multiple tractor-trailer crashes on I-81 in Dauphin County have caused severe traffic delays in both directions. The crashes occurred at mile markers 73.3, 74, and 82.3, with injuries reported in the first two crashes. Drivers are advised to avoid the area near Paxtonia and Linglestown, and delays are expected to continue for an extended time.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#dauphin-county #i-81 #penndot

traffic3 years ago•1 min saved

Series of Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause Major Delays on I-81 in Dauphin County

Interstate 81 in Dauphin County is closed in both directions due to a multi-vehicle crash and an overturned tractor-trailer. The southbound side is closed between exit 72 to Paxtonia/Linglestown and exit 77 to Manada Hill/Hershey, while the northbound side is closed near mile marker 73.3. A sand truck is headed to the scene to clean up debris and fuel on the southbound side, and there is no estimate on how long the northbound side will be closed.

via PennLive|

#dauphin-county #i-81 #multi-vehicle-crash

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 in Montgomery County.

Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, Virginia. A Chevrolet SUV lost control and was hit by a tractor-trailer, killing three occupants at the scene and a fourth later at the hospital. All northbound lanes are closed as crews work to clear the scene.

via WRIC ABC 8News|

#accidents #fatalities #i-81

accidents3 years ago•0 min saved

Deadly Crashes on I-81 Cause Delays and Lane Closures.

Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Montgomery County, Virginia. The driver of a Chevy SUV lost control, spun out, and was hit by a tractor-trailer. Three people inside the SUV died at the scene, and a fourth person died at the hospital. The road is still blocked due to debris being removed and reconstruction taking place.

via WDBJ|

#accidents #fatalities #i-81

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 in Montgomery County

Four people died in a crash involving two tractor trailers and four cars on I-81 in Montgomery County, Virginia. An SUV lost control and spun into the path of a northbound tractor trailer, causing a secondary crash that resulted in the fatalities. The roadway is blocked and VDOT is setting up a detour.

via WSET|

#accidents #car-crash #fatalities