A 53-year-old male was killed in a truck accidentthat occurred just after midnight last Thursday, Texas highway officials report. Responding to the emergency call placed by the rig driver, the police department and a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety arrived on the scene and found EMS medics…
Articles Posted in Big Rig Accident
Woman Hit by Semi-Truck on Interstate 75
A woman who got out of her car was struck by a Semi-Truck on Interstate 75 on Wednesday. Police were quickly called to the scene to investigate exactly what happened to cause the accident. The woman was rushed to hospital, explained the police. She was said to be in critical…
Congressional Legislation Aimed at Freezing Semi Weight and Length
Current proposals in the House and Senate would continue the freeze on national truck size and weight limits on Federal-aid highways. The sizes would be stuck at 53 feet and 80,000 pounds if the legislation passes. A source says, “The bills would improve safety and prevent the excessive degradation of…
Truck carrying Prison Food Involved in Accident
According to police reports obtained by a reporter, a prison food truck was involved in a traffic accident. The truck was transporting food to the prison located in Texas. However, on the way, the truck was struck by a train. This not only put the driver’s life at risk, but…
Two Burnt to Death in Truck Crash in Nigeria
A prominent reporter has obtained a report of a truck accidentwhich happened in Lagos, Nigeria. It is thought that at least two people died as a result of the accident, and many other people experienced a number of different injuries. The accident was caused when four fully loaded petroleum tankers…
Victim in Interstate 95 Accident was Pregnant
A report which has been obtained by a reporter, explains that a crashwhich occurred on Interstate 95 resulted in the death of a pregnant woman. The accident occurred on Interstate 95 between exits 9 and 10. Two residents of New Jersey, one of which was a pregnant 18 year old…
Interstate 65 reopened after Accident
Police reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 after a truck accident which affected a semi-truck, explains a witness. The trailer was thought to be carrying hazardous materials which caused concern for the cleanup operation. This also complicated the process of reopening the road. The crash happened at about 3…
Truck Involved in Accident was Carrying Explosives
A semi-truck carrying a large quantity of explosives on Staten Island was involved in an accident on Wednesday. This caused a lot of concern to other motorists using the road due to the danger of the explosives exploding. The truck accident occurred on Interstate 40, claims a witness. According to…
Woman in Critical Condition after Traffic Accident
A driver was hit by a semi-truck while she travelled along interstate 75. The truck accident occurred on Wednesday at 9 am. The woman is said to be in a critical, but stable condition, explains the witness. The driver of the car stopped the car in the emergency lane close…
Tanker Truck Accident Kills 1 Person
A tanker truck which crashed into a bridge burst into flames and killed one person, explains a witness. The accident forced the authorities to close down Interstate 485 early in Wednesday morning. The truck struck a bridge support which weakened and damaged the bridge. This gave the police enough concern…