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2026-01-11 20:17:52 -

100+ MPH Chase Ends as Fleeing Driver Crosses Median, Hits Tractor-Trailer on I-64; Tied to Dalton Fire Where Burned Woman Was Found
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY — A tractor-trailer was struck on Interstate 64 Saturday morning when a fleeing vehicle crossed the median during a high-speed police chase, triggering a deadly crash that shut down the interstate for hours, Kentucky State Police said. KSP said troopers were pursuing a car believed to be connected to an ongoing investigation in Dalton, Georgia, when the driver fled...

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2026-03-12 17:23:59 -

Car Driver Cited for Following Too Closely After Sliding Under Semi Trailer on I-35 in Oklahoma, Rupturing Fuel Tank and Igniting Cooking Oil Fire
OKLAHOMA — A car driver escaped without injury after his vehicle slid underneath a semi trailer loaded with cooking oil on southbound Interstate 35 at Covell Wednesday morning, with his ruptured fuel tank igniting the cooking oil on the trailer in a fiery blaze. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on the morning of March 11, 2026, when traffic began to slow on...

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2026-01-13 17:55:31 -

Driver Tries to Put Out Trailer Fire After Brake Trouble on I-15 Near Primm and Unhooks Tractor as Flames Spread Quickly
PRIMM, NEVADA — A semi-trailer fire briefly blocked southbound Interstate 15 near the Nevada-California state line early Tuesday before traffic was reduced to a single-file squeeze past the scene near Primm, according to Nevada State Police and local reports. Troopers said the fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. on I-15 southbound near mile marker 5, roughly five miles north of Primm....

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2026-03-10 14:59:15 -

Dump Truck Driver Killed After Plowing Into Two Parked Tractor-Trailers on NJ Turnpike, Sparking Fire That Engulfs Truck and Trailer — Two Other Drivers Hospitalized
WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY — A Bergen County dump truck driver was killed Monday morning after his vehicle struck two tractor-trailers parked on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Grover Cleveland Service Area, engulfing the dump truck and one of the trailers in flames. Photo credit: abc7ny The crash occurred at approximately 9:55 a.m. on March 9, 2026, on the northbound...

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2025-07-08 15:47:28 -

Firefighter Injured Battling Tractor-Trailer Fire on I-91 in Rocky Hill
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A tractor-trailer fire shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 South in Rocky Hill Monday night and left one firefighter with a minor injury, according to fire officials. Crews were called to the scene around 9:34 p.m. near the Exit 23 on-ramp, where they found the tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames. Officials said the trailer was hauling refrigerated food at the...

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2025-10-13 17:07:48 -

Hazmat crews, put out tractor-trailer fire in Opa-locka, contain fuel leak
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. — Emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer fire at a truck yard in Opa-locka on Sunday afternoon, where firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and contained a hazardous fuel spill, officials said. According to WSVN, the blaze broke out near Northwest 132nd Street and 42nd Avenue, with video from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue showing the vehicle fully engulfed in...

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2025-12-29 19:28:43 -

Kenworth Hauling Frozen Vegetables Catches Fire After Driver Spots Glowing Trailer Axle on I-81
PARISH, NEW YORK — A tractor-trailer hauling frozen vegetables caught fire early Sunday on southbound Interstate 81 in the town of Parish after the driver pulled onto the shoulder to check a loud noise and saw a trailer axle glowing red, with the tractor later becoming fully engulfed in flames, state police said. Photo credit: New York State Police State Police said they responded at...

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2026-06-22 15:38:15 -

Milk Tanker Trailer Catches Fire on I-49 in Louisiana — Driver Disconnects Tractor Before Rear Fully Engulfs, No Product Leakage
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, LOUISIANA — A milk tanker trailer caught fire near mile marker 137 on Interstate 49 Saturday morning, with the driver safely disconnecting the tractor from the burning trailer before firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze with no injuries and no product leakage reported. Natchitoches Parish Fire District 5 was dispatched at 9:40 a.m. on June 21, 2026. The fire...

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2026-02-21 02:43:26 -

School Bus Destroyed by Engine Fire While Being Hauled on Flatbed Tractor-Trailer at I-89 Rest Area in Vermont
WILLISTON, Vt. — A school bus was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening while being hauled on a flatbed tractor-trailer parked at a rest area along Interstate 89. The Williston Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire at approximately 5:05 p.m. on February 18, 2026, at the Williston rest area off northbound I-89. According to fire officials, the school bus was being...

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2026-02-11 20:52:18 -

Several Cattle Die After Brake Fire Erupts on Livestock Trailer on I-80 in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, California — Multiple cattle were killed after a brake fire broke out on a livestock trailer traveling along westbound Interstate 80 near Alta on Monday evening. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department crews were dispatched just after 5 p.m. on February 9, 2026, for a reported commercial vehicle fire. While units were en route, additional information...

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2026-02-03 15:48:13 -

42,000-Pound Steel Beam Load Punches Through Tractor-Trailer Cab After Sudden Stop on Lincoln Highway in York County
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA — A tractor-trailer hauling a 42,000-pound load of steel beams had its cab punctured by the cargo Monday morning after the driver came to an abrupt stop on Lincoln Highway in Paradise Township, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management. Photo credit: York County PA Office of Emergency Management Officials said the crash happened...

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2025-12-31 19:37:48 -

87-Year-Old Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries After Chevy Malibu Slams Into Turning Semi-Truck Near Commerce Township Walmart
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — An 87-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be minor after crashing into the rear portion of a semi-trailer in Commerce Township Tuesday morning, with the impact pinning him inside his car and requiring firefighters to extricate him, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at approximately 7:15...

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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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2026-01-29 18:10:38 -

Amoco Gas Station Closed After Tractor-Trailer Hits Power Pole on Kingmont Road
PLEASANT VALLEY, W.Va. — An Amoco gas station on Kingmont Road was closed Wednesday evening after a tractor-trailer crashed into a power pole, according to local officials. The Valley Volunteer Fire Department shared photos from the scene around 6:20 p.m. 911 officials reported no injuries. Photo credit: Valley Volunteer Fire Department As of 6:40 p.m., the gas station remained...

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2026-01-26 17:41:25 -

Baby Born Inside Parked Tractor-Trailer During Snowstorm as Cumberland County EMS Performs Neonatal Resuscitation and Plow Operator Escorts Family to Hospital
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA — First responders helped deliver a baby inside a tractor-trailer parked along a Cumberland County roadway during near-whiteout conditions Sunday morning, then performed neonatal resuscitation before escorting the family through the storm to a hospital, according to Citizens Fire Company No. 1 and Cumberland Goodwill EMS. Officials said crews were...

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2026-01-19 17:26:27 -

Big Rig Fire Erupts After Fuel Tank Explosion on Southbound I-15 Near Halloran Springs and CHP Logs Cite Earlier 90 MPH Report
HALLORAN SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA — A semi-truck was fully engulfed in flames Sunday night after its fuel tank exploded on southbound Interstate 15 near Halloran Springs, prompting a large emergency response and major traffic delays, according to California Highway Patrol radio logs. The incident was reported at approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, near mile marker 147.20, south of...

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2026-02-27 17:33:08 -

Bus Carrying 33 Passengers Strikes Tractor-Trailer on I-380 in Pennsylvania; Rescue Crews Cut Through Steel Door to Evacuate Injured
MOSCOW, PENNSYLVANIA — A multi-agency emergency response was launched early Friday morning after a Greyhound bus carrying 33 passengers struck the rear of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 380, leaving the bus's exit door inoperable and requiring rescue crews to forcibly remove it to evacuate passengers and reach the injured. The crash prompted the dispatch of multiple fire companies,...

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2026-01-02 16:49:19 -

Car Ends Up Under Semi-Trailer on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Driver Escapes on Own
MT. PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA — A passenger car ended up pinned underneath the rear of a tractor-trailer after a two-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Thursday night, with the driver able to get out without assistance while firefighters provided traffic control and lighting until the car was removed. Photo credit: Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department The Mt. Pleasant Volunteer...

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2026-01-12 21:56:54 -

Crews Cut Roof Off Car After Tractor-Trailer Crash Traps Driver in Milton
MILTON, NEW YORK — Emergency crews performed a roof removal to rescue a person trapped inside a car after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Monday morning at a Milton intersection, according to the Ballston Spa Fire Department. Photo credit: Ballston Spa Fire Department The crash was reported around 11:17 a.m. at Galway Road and Middleline Road, officials said....

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