All articles tagged with #semi truck crash
A solo semi-truck crash on Friday morning caused the closure of eastbound Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border. The vehicle lost control on a bridge near Floriston, resulting in the cab dangling over the edge and the driver being ejected with major injuries. Authorities cited rain and speed as contributing factors, and no reopening time was initially provided.
A fiery crash involving three semi-trucks, two passenger vehicles and a truck fire shut down I-285 in Clayton County near Riverdale Road early Saturday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and three people were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment; the cause is under investigation.
Exclusive dashcam footage shows a jackknifed semi-truck veering from the right shoulder onto the center divider and into multiple vehicles on the I-210 in Irwindale, triggering a fatal crash that killed a 58-year-old woman and injured more than 30 people, including 10 hospitalized (six of them children). Authorities say at least three vehicles were involved and the cause is under investigation, with the freeway reopening just after 3 p.m.
A semi-truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, was arrested after a deadly eight-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California. Singh, an Indian national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, is charged with DUI causing injury and manslaughter. The incident raises concerns about the vetting of foreign truck drivers, especially amid recent restrictions on issuing commercial driver visas.
A semi truck cab crashed through a concrete wall and fell into the Delaware River from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, resulting in one confirmed death; rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, and the incident is under investigation.
A dramatic multi-car crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville led to a semi-truck driver being left dangling above the Ohio River, with a pickup truck swerving through traffic and causing the collision. Louisville resident Phil Gollar, who witnessed the crash, described the chaotic scene and his efforts to reassure the stranded driver until emergency crews arrived. The crash involved four vehicles, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the semi driver escaped serious harm.
Icy road conditions led to traffic issues on mountain roads in Colorado, with crashes and road closures reported on westbound Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 6, and westbound I-70 west of Idaho Springs. The Colorado Department of Transportation worked to clear the crashes and reopen the affected lanes.
An Illinois father and his two young children, along with two others, were killed in a semi-truck crash that resulted in an anhydrous ammonia leak. Preliminary investigations suggest that the crash occurred when another vehicle attempted to pass the truck, causing it to veer off the road and roll over. The tanker truck was carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of ammonia, with an estimated 4,000 gallons being released. Several people were hospitalized due to ammonia exposure, and approximately 500 residents were evacuated. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Two children and three others were killed when a semi-truck carrying several thousand gallons of anhydrous ammonia overturned in Teutopolis, Illinois. The crash caused a toxic gas cloud, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The area was cleared and residents were allowed to return home after testing indicated the dissipation of the danger. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Illinois State Police.
Multiple fatalities have been reported after a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashed in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash resulted in an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of parts of Teutopolis. Emergency crews are working to contain the leak, and an evacuation order remains in place. Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated form of ammonia that can cause severe irritation and burns. Effingham County has an estimated population of about 34,000.
Two people were seriously injured after a white pickup truck and a semi truck collided at an intersection in Wichita, Kansas. The semi truck caught fire after going into a ditch. The driver of the semi is being treated for burns, while a pedestrian is being credited for helping the driver to safety before emergency personnel arrived.
I-25 in Pueblo, Colorado was closed in both directions after a semi-truck carrying sawdust crashed into a bridge support, causing the truck to flip and debris to cover the lanes. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. The accident, which occurred in rainy conditions, is still under investigation. Cleanup crews finished their work and reopened all lanes of traffic by noon.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Hardin County, Kentucky, are closed due to a semi-truck crash. The truck, carrying steel rods, flipped over multiple times and came to a rest on the interstate. The road is expected to be closed for six hours, causing significant delays for southbound travelers. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route via Exit 94 at US-62-Mulberry Street.
Westbound I-10 near the Arizona state line is closed after a semi-truck crash, and officials estimate it will take up to 48 hours to safely reopen the road. Traffic is being diverted to New Mexico Highway 80, and travelers are advised to take I-25 north and catch I-40 to continue traveling west.
All lanes of I-69 were reopened on Saturday afternoon after a semi truck carrying hazardous material overturned on westbound I-69 between M-24 and Lake Nepessing Road. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office requested additional support upon realizing the truck was hauling dangerous goods, but officials believe the hazardous material to be low in quantity and there is no danger to the public. The flammable solvent was stored in 15 55-gallon drums on the truck, which were not compromised during the crash.