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2026-01-05 16:49:45 -

Amazon Truck Full of Packages Catches Fire on I-68 Near Rocky Gap After Suspected Rear Mechanical Failure
FLINTSTONE, MARYLAND — An Amazon tractor-trailer hauling packages caught fire late Sunday night on Interstate 68 west near Rocky Gap State Park, forcing a multi-hour closure and a traffic detour as firefighters battled flames believed to have started in the rear tire area and spread into the trailer contents. Photo credit: Flintstone Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters were...

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2025-02-15 16:25:07 -

Deadly Crash Inside I-80 Tunnel Sparks Fire, Blocking Rescue Efforts
A fatal crash inside the Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River, Wyoming, on Friday morning resulted in a fire that burned for hours, with falling debris preventing emergency crews from extinguishing the flames. Authorities confirmed that at least two people were killed, with multiple others injured, but the unstable conditions inside the tunnel have made it impossible to assess the full...

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2025-12-19 18:27:58 -

Distracted Semi-Truck Driver Crashes Into Apple Hauler Spilling Fruit for 300 Yards
ROCK ISLAND, WASHINGTON — A Kennewick semi-truck driver was believed to be distracted when his truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a trailer hauling apples Wednesday afternoon on Highway 28 near Rock Island Dam, spilling fruit across the roadway for about 300 yards and shutting the road down for hours, authorities said. The Washington State Patrol reported that Mark A....

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2025-06-19 16:31:50 -

Flooding and Possible Rockslide Shut Down I-40 at Tennessee–North Carolina Border
Interstate 40 remains closed Thursday morning in Cocke County, Tennessee, due to heavy flooding and a possible rockslide, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The closure affects both directions of traffic near Exit 451, close to the Tennessee–North Carolina state line. The incident began around 5 p.m. Wednesday, prompting emergency response and the...

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2025-06-14 21:14:08 -

Fuel Truck Crash and Fire Destroys Bridge, Shuts Down I-20 in Aiken County
A fiery fuel truck crash early Saturday morning in Graniteville, South Carolina, caused the collapse of the Old Vaucluse Road overpass and forced a complete shutdown of Interstate 20 in both directions through Aiken County. Remarkably, only minor injuries were reported. Authorities say the tanker truck, carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline, was traveling eastbound on I-20 around 4:00 a.m....

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2026-01-29 21:20:34 -

Pickup Crash Triggers Chain Reaction With Two Semis, Leaving Trailer Dangling From Bridge
DENISON, Texas — A multi-vehicle, non-injury traffic hazard involving a pickup truck towing a trailer and two semi-trucks shut down northbound US Highway 75 for more than eight hours overnight, forcing police to divert all northbound traffic into southbound lanes as crews worked to manage dangerous driving conditions and clear the scene. The highway reopened at 8:45 a.m. Thursday,...

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2025-02-28 22:02:43 -

Semi Truck Crashes Into Veterans Memorial in Tennessee, Drags Concrete Down Highway
A semi-truck struck a veterans memorial while attempting to navigate a roundabout in Elizabethton, Tennessee, on Tuesday, February 25, leaving a trail of debris as it continued down the highway. According to WCYB, the truck got stuck in the roundabout and, in an attempt to get free, collided with the monument, dislodging a large chunk of concrete. Local resident Michael Kaal witnessed...

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2026-01-14 21:52:57 -

Tractor-Trailer Overturns on Route 17 in Tuxedo, Spills Trash, and Leaves at Least One Injured
TUXEDO, NEW YORK — A tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday morning on Route 17 in Tuxedo, spilling trash across the roadway and causing traffic disruptions in Orange County, according to Tuxedo police. Photo credit: monseyscoop Police said the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near Warwick Brook Road. A red minivan also appeared to be involved, officials said. Photo credit:...

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2026-01-25 19:47:00 -

Two 216,000-Pound Construction-Equipment Superloads Measuring 27 Feet Wide Leave Rawlins Today and Head Toward Casper Under Escort
RAWLINS, WYOMING — Two oversized “superloads” hauling construction equipment are back on the move out of Rawlins after traveling across Wyoming all week under escort, according to the latest updates from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and WYDOT. Officials said today’s leg begins with the two superloads departing Rawlins and traveling US Highway 287 to Wyoming Highway...

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2026-02-19 17:43:57 -

U-Turn Attempt Sends Tractor-Trailer Jackknifing Into Median, Forcing Route 58 Shutdown in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. — Route 58 in the Holland area of Suffolk reopened Wednesday evening after a tractor-trailer incident temporarily shut down westbound traffic. According to the City of Suffolk, the crash occurred just after 4 p.m. on February 18, 2026, when a tractor-trailer attempting to make a U-turn on the Holland Bypass became jackknifed and left the roadway. The truck came to rest in...

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