Semi-Truck Hauling Trash Dangles Off I-70 East Overpass, Spilling Debris Onto Lanes Below After Crash Near Exit 249B
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A semi-truck hauling trash lost control on Interstate 70 East near Exit 249B (Tucker Boulevard / Illinois Avenue) and crashed halfway off an overpass, leaving the trailer hanging and dumping trash onto the lower roadway, causing serious delays and safety concerns.
Photo credit: Lanika Lockett
Trash scattered across the lanes below, and emergency crews responded to manage the cleanup and assess the area for any potential structural impact. The driver survived and was reported to be okay, but shaken up following the crash.
Photo credit: Lanika Lockett
Drivers in the area were urged to use alternate routes as crews worked the scene and the cleanup was expected to take several hours.
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