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2024-04-15 10:35:17 -

Newly opened net truck arrestor ramp first of its kind in Virginia
A new net truck arrestor ramp has opened in the state of Virginia, making it the first to be built in the state. The new arrestor ramp was constructed on Rockfish Gap Turnpike on Afton Mountain in Nelson County. The ramp cost $5.5 million to build and features 10 stainless steel nets designed to safely stop a tractor trailer weighing up to 98,000 pounds traveling at 98...

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2022-05-05 21:11:54 -

Runaway truck ramp planned for site of deadly, controversial mountain wreck that prompted 100+ year sentence
A second runaway truck ramp is now in the works for Mount Vernon Canyon – the site of a wreck involving a semi truck that killed four, injured 10, and prompted a 100+ year sentence of the truck driver. The initial wreck occurred in April 2019 in Jefferson County, Colorado on Interstate 70 in Mount Vernon Canyon. The truck driver, Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, was sentenced...

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2024-04-07 16:21:32 -

Trash truck driver dead after sliding off “slippery” ramp
Trash truck driver dead after truck slides off a “slippery” ramp in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon. The accident happened on April 4th on southbound Maryland Route 295 near Monroe Street in south Baltimore, Maryland. According to WBAL TV, the 35-year-old unnamed trash truck driver died in the accident. No other injuries or deaths have been...

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2025-07-23 18:33:48 -

Truck Overturns, Spills Load of Loam on Route 128 Ramp in Lexington
A tractor-trailer overturned, spilling its load of loam onto the ramp connecting Bedford Street to Route 128/Interstate 95 north in Lexington, Massachusetts, Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025. The accident happened at approximately 9:48 a.m., prompting Massachusetts State Police and Lexington Fire crews to respond quickly to the scene near mile marker 49. Aerial views showed the...

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2021-07-25 14:38:47 -

VIDEO: Truck driver almost hits the top of Colorado runaway ramp, then rolls backwards
This week, a truck driver was forced to use a runaway ramp near the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado, and a motorist and his pal were on hand to get the whole thing on video. The video was captured on July 20 by Facebook user Daniel Thompson, who writes: “Crazy thing happened today!! This truck lost its brakes on the west side of Eisenhower tunnel!!! Hope they are ok.” ...

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2025-07-03 16:31:27 -

Car Trapped Under Publix Semi-Truck Near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies responded early Thursday morning to a vehicle entrapment crash involving a Publix semi-truck near the entrance ramp of Pine Ridge Road westbound onto Interstate 75. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash was called in at 6:20 a.m. Responding crews found a passenger vehicle lodged under the semi’s undercarriage. Tow...

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2025-05-19 21:49:47 -

One Year of Runaway Ramp Moments: Traffic Cam Highlights from I-24 in Marion, Tennessee
MARION, Tenn. — Over the past year, the runaway truck ramp on I-24 in Marion County has seen its fair share of dramatic moments. Used primarily by semi trucks descending Monteagle Mountain, the ramp also occasionally catches unsuspecting four-wheelers. We've compiled a curated list of traffic camera footage from April 2024 to May 2025, showcasing some of the most notable ramp uses. This...

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2025-10-20 14:38:29 -

Tractor-trailer carrying 80,000 pounds of eggs overturns on I-70 ramp to I-695 in Maryland
BALTIMORE, Md. — A tractor-trailer hauling 80,000 pounds of eggs overturned overnight on the ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound to the inner loop of I-695, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and State Highway Administration officials. The crash happened during the early morning hours, temporarily blocking the ramp and causing delays for commuters. Fortunately,...

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2025-06-28 02:20:33 -

Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Route 283 Ramp in Lancaster County
A tractor-trailer caught fire Friday morning along a Route 283 exit ramp in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, according to the Fire Department Mount Joy. The incident happened around 8:45 a.m. on the westbound exit ramp to Route 230/Mount Joy. Fire crews arrived quickly and extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show firefighters hosing down the truck...

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2025-10-06 16:19:50 -

Truck Carrying Sod Overturns After Driver Loses Control in Polk County Roundabout
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A tractor-trailer transporting sod overturned Sunday morning in Polk County after the driver reportedly entered a roundabout too fast near the entrance ramp to Interstate 4. The incident occurred at approximately 9:28 AM on October 5, 2025, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). A 35-year-old man from Wauchula was driving northbound on County Road 557 when he...

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2025-07-10 00:33:50 -

Two Rescued After Car Becomes Trapped Under Semi-Truck on I-71 in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — Two people were rescued Tuesday afternoon after a serious crash left a car wedged underneath a semi-truck on Interstate 71, causing major delays near downtown. The crash happened around 4 p.m. near the 5th Street entrance ramp on I-71 Northbound, according to officials. Photos from the scene show the car lodged completely under the trailer of the semi. Emergency...

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