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HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway
HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway A truck crash blocked a Harford County roadway Wednesday, Jan. 24, firefighters said. The crash occurred on Winter Run Road, bringing a HazMat response for leaking fuel tanks of a diesel truck. #jmvfc8 are on the scene of a truck crash that blocks Winters Run Road. @HarfordCoDES Hazmat team is responding to stop the leaking diesel fuel tanks. @Harford_Sheriff is assisting with traffic control. pic.twitter.com/J6op0gIhi5 — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) January 24, 2024 The road was closed as of 12:15 p.m. The county sheriff was on scene assisting.
Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Prince George's County Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Prince George's County
Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Prince George's County A Maryland driver won't have to go far to get his truck repaired after crashing into a Prince George's County business on Saturday morning. The driver of a red pick-up truck couldn't wait for business to open and accidentally crash-landed through a garage door at AYT Auto Car Repair Service in Upper Marlboro. According to officials, the crash was reported shortly before 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the 15000 block of Marlboro Pike. Following the crash, the driver was treated and taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Th…
Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers
Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers A truck had to be towed from a roadside embankment after losing control and careening off a Northern Westchester road.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 7:20 a.m., when the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Van Rensselaer Road for a reported crash.  According to the department, arriving crews confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the crash. Units then worked for around two hours to remove the truck from the wooded embankment.  The cause of the crash was not revealed by authorities. 
1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Electric Bike, Pickup Truck Crash In Hingham 1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Electric Bike, Pickup Truck Crash In Hingham
1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Electric Bike, Pickup Truck Crash In Hingham A crash involving an electric bicycle and a pickup truck left one person dead and another seriously injured in Hingham on Monday, Oct. 30, police said. Officers responded to reports of a crash on Rockland Street and Ringbolt Road around 6:11 a.m., according to Hingham police. Related: Woman Killed In E-Scooter, Truck Crash In Hingham ID'd Police said the two people riding the electric bicycle were found on the road with serious injuries. Both were rushed to South Shore Hospital, where one died. Police did not release their name.  The driver of the truck was not injured and stayed a…
Tractor-Trailer Driver ID'd After Falling On Tracks Below I-81 At MD/PA Line (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Driver ID'd After Falling On Tracks Below I-81 At MD/PA Line (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Driver ID'd After Falling On Tracks Below I-81 At MD/PA Line (Update) A tractor-trailer driver has died after driving off Interstate 81 — onto the train tracks below, authorities announced Monday night.   James C. Hayworth, 58, of Chatsworth, GA was trapped in his trailer after accidentally driving his vehicle off I-81 onto the train tracks below, the Pennsylvania State Police explained in a release the following morning.  He initially survived the crash and fall, so emergency crews made "many attempts" to rescue him. Unfortunately, a coroner was called to the scene and he was pronounced dead, the Franklin Company explained in a release ar…
Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police
Tewksbury Man Killed In Reading Wreck On I-93: Police A 41-year-old Tewksbury man was killed in a crash on I-93 in Reading Thursday, Sept. 28, when a box truck slammed into the back of his pick-up, authorities said.  Michael Murphy was confirmed dead at the scene of the 1 a.m. crash near the Commerce Way ramp, Massachusetts State Police said.  A 51-year-old Vermont man was behind the wheel of the box truck that hit Murphy. Officers said the impact of the crash pushed Murphy's pick-up into another lane. Two lanes were closed for three hours as police cleared and cleaned the scene.  The second driver was not injured.  State…
NEVER ENDS: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287 NEVER ENDS: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287
Never Ends: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287 Mahwah firefighters rescued a trucker who was pinned late Monday afternoon in yet another crash on a treacherous stretch of Route 287 near the New York State border. The dump truck carrying a load of gravel plowed through a metal guardrail on the rain-soaked northbound highway's center median between Campgaw Road and Darlington Avenue shortly before 3:30 p.m. on 9/11, responders said. The rig tipped over and landed with its cab in the southbound lanes, trapping the driver -- who was alert but had a gash on his forehead. Firefighters worked for nearly an hour to free him from the wreckage…
Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone'
Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' The Freightliner driver killed in last week’s crash on Route 287 was a PA firefighter remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. Edward A. Facer, 48, was driving a Freightliner tractor southbound when it ran off the right side of the highway, through the guardrail, and down an embankment near milepost 22.5 in Bedminster around 5:10 a.m. on Friday, August 25, NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Facer, of Port Matilda, PA, was killed in the crash. Those who knew and loved Facer immediately shared tributes on social media, including the Port Matilda Fire Co. 15, with…
Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police
Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police A dump truck ran through a guardrail and traveled down a hill off of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 southbound in Runnemede, according to New Jersey State Police. The driver did not report any injuries, State Police said.
UPDATE: Police Officer Stable, Witnesses Sought After Tractor-Trailer Rams Cruiser UPDATE: Police Officer Stable, Witnesses Sought After Tractor-Trailer Rams Cruiser
Update: Police Officer Stable, Witnesses Sought After Tractor-Trailer Rams Cruiser A police officer whose cruiser was t-boned by a tractor-trailer just north of the New Jersey state line was in stable condition, her department said, as authorities sought witnesses to the horrific crash. Warwick Police Officer Jordan Tetreault was headed southwest on Route 94 when her 2019 Ford Explorer was rammed by the rig coming northwest off Warwick Turnpike at 9:47 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, New York State Police said. The 2011 Freightliner was driven by Mouhamadou Diallo, 50, of Brooklyn, they said Wednesday. The rig then struck a telephone pole and landed on its side after continuing …
Man Crashes Truck, Nabbed For OUI, Chelsea Road Closed For Electrical Repairs Man Crashes Truck, Nabbed For OUI, Chelsea Road Closed For Electrical Repairs
Man Crashes Truck, Nabbed For OUI, Chelsea Road Closed For Electrical Repairs Electrical work was still underway the morning after a man crashed a dump truck into a telephone pole with a transformer, leading to his arrest, power outages, and dangling live wires, officials say. Wilfredo Chun, of Everett, was arrested after crashing a dump truck in Chelsea on Tuesday, June 13, affecting electrical systems and causing road closures through the following morning, according to Captain David Betz at the Chelsea Police Department.   The crash and dangling live wires closed Everett Avenue, Third Street, and the Beacon Street off-ramp to vehicles and pedestrians. Chun is fa…
Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge (Developing) A truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 outside entry Interchange 11 (Garden State Parkway) in Woodbridge, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The right shoulder was blocked, 511nj.org reported. New Jersey State Police said there were no injuries in the crash.
Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers
Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers A residence in Northern Westchester was damaged after a truck and trailer crashed into it, piercing a hole in the home's garage.  The incident happened on Thursday, June 1 just after 11 a.m., when firefighters responded to a residence in Somers on Mahopac Avenue where a truck that was towing a trailer had crashed through a wall, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Luckily, once the department arrived at the home, they confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the incident.  After remaining on scene for an hour, the home was turned over to the Somer…
Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Passenger Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole, Overturns In Calverton Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Passenger Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole, Overturns In Calverton
Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Passenger Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole, Overturns In Calverton Updated story - Fatal Crash Update: ID Released For 41-Year-Old Killed In Calverton Crash Police are investigating a single-vehicle Long Island crash that left one person dead. It happened just before 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 in Calverton. A 911 caller stated that a large box truck appeared to have left the travel portion of Sound Avenue east of Edwards Avenue, struck a utility pole, and overturned, Riverhead Police said.  Responding units located the truck on the south side of the roadway. A passenger, identified as a 41-year-old New York City man, from Brooklyn, was pronounce…
Mass DOT Driver May Be Injured From I-90 Crash With 10-Wheel Dumpster Truck In Framingham Mass DOT Driver May Be Injured From I-90 Crash With 10-Wheel Dumpster Truck In Framingham
Mass DOT Driver May Be Injured From I-90 Crash With 10-Wheel Dumpster Truck In Framingham The breakdown lane of I-90 was closed down because of a crash between a 10-wheel roll dumpster truck and a pickup truck, officials say. The MassDOT pickup truck and the dumpster truck collided on I-90 near mile marker 111 in Framingham on the morning of Wednesday, May 17, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Crash on I-90 EB near MM 111 in Framingham. Breakdown lane closed. https://t.co/7jKM8W35el — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 17, 2023 The pickup truck driver was evaluated for possible injuries.  This situation is developing. Check back here for updates as they are av…
Cresskill Crash Ignites House Fire Cresskill Crash Ignites House Fire
Cresskill Crash Ignites House Fire A chain-reaction ignited by a crash left a Cresskill home damaged by fire. The driver escaped serious injury after his box truck from Woodland Park struck a tree on Madison Avenue off the corner of 8th Street shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12. Branches then hit wires that energized the garage area of a nearby home. Cresskill firefighters got there quickly and had the blaze under control within 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash State Police have released the identity of the dump truck driver killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon, March 28. Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, was killed in the crash, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan confirmed Wednesday, March 29. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., Daily Voice previously reported. The crash shut down both sides of the highway for several hours, according to 511NJ: Crash investigation and Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes both directions West …
Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police
Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police A driver sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries after losing control of his truck and crashing into a liquor store in Wrentham this week, authorities said. Police and fire responded to Wampum Corner Wine & Liquors, located at 660 South Street, around 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, according to Wrentham Police on Facebook. From Police Chief Bill McGrath: Pickup Truck Crashes Into Building On March 22, 2023 at about 10:10 p.m., Wrentham... Posted by Wrentham Police Department on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Upon arrival, first responders found a pickup truck that had …
Tractor-Trailer Flips Causing Delays On Route 202/31 Tractor-Trailer Flips Causing Delays On Route 202/31
Tractor-Trailer Flips Causing Delays On Route 202/31 A tractor-trailer flipped causing major delays in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1 on Route 202/31 in Flemington Borough, police said. No serious injuries were reported but the truck's driver was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for examination, police said. Superior Towing at the crash scene.Flemington Borough PD Big rigs from Superior Towing were called to get the truck upright. 
Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester
Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester A tractor-trailer rollover crash in central Massachusetts made for quite the messy morning commute as the truck reportedly carrying tomato sauce blocked a major highway.  WORCESTER COMMUTERS: Big delay on 290 W for a box truck carrying spaghetti sauce flipped on its side Sauce is safe in containers @SpecNews1Worc pic.twitter.com/HM3QQtRR1L — Meghan Parsons (@ParsMeghan) October 18, 2022 The crash happened on I-290 west at I-90 on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to a Tweet from WBZ Traffic. The overturned truck was reportedly blocking the center and two right lanes. #MA…
One Dead, Three Hurt In Route 355 Crash: Report One Dead, Three Hurt In Route 355 Crash: Report
One Dead, Three Hurt In Route 355 Crash: Report One person was killed and three others wounded in a crash on Route 355 late Saturday, Oct. 15 in Montgomery County, NBC Washington reports. A truck and Jeep collided near Plummer Drive in Germantown around 11:15 p.m., killing a man in the Jeep, the outlet said citing county police. (~11:16pm) Frederick Rd/Plummer Dr collision, southbound Frederick Rd closed for some time. Two Pri1 adults with LT injuries and one Pri3 adult NLT. @mcfrsPIO @mcfrs @MCFRSNews pic.twitter.com/2IZrHpDG4c — Battalion Chief Chase Fabrizio (@MCFRSPIO14) October 16, 2022 The Jeep driver was hospitalized with non…
Multiple Lanes Closed On I-95 In Harford County For Tractor-Trailer Crash (DEVELOPING) Multiple Lanes Closed On I-95 In Harford County For Tractor-Trailer Crash (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Lanes Closed On I-95 In Harford County For Tractor-Trailer Crash (Developing) The afternoon rush for drivers on I-95 in Maryland was a hectic one after multiple large trucks crashed in Harford County. Traffic was tied up shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, when a crash in the northbound lanes of the interstate near Maryland Route 24 in Harford County blocked all lanes, while southbound lanes were slowed by rubberneckers checking in on the crash. According to reports, there was a car, tractor-trailer and box truck involved in the crash near Edgewood, which left one ruck destroyed with its contents strewn across the roadway. Injuries were reported, but the…
Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line
Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line A box truck ended up on the median on Route 287, clogging post-Labor Day traffic at the state line, authorities said. No injuries were reported in the mishap in Mahwah shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Three men were in the truck, which apparently was carrying exercise equipment for a Brooklyn-based freight company when it spun around in the rain and hit the divider. A tower quickly removed the truck, then all northbound Route 287 lanes were reopened.Jerry DeMarco No injuries were reported. No injuries were reported in the crash on Route 287 in Mahwah.Jerry DeMarco
Crash Destroys Tractor-Trailer On Route 17 In Town Of Thompson Crash Destroys Tractor-Trailer On Route 17 In Town Of Thompson
Crash Destroys Tractor-Trailer On Route 17 In Town Of Thompson A driver managed to escape severe injuries during a crash of a FedEx tractor-trailer. The crash took place in Sullivan County in the town of Thompson on Route 17 around 7 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 30. According to the Rock Hill Fire Department, the driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own and was immediately transported to the hospital by Mobile medic EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. The department was assisted by: New York State Police,  State Department of Transportation,  Mobile medic EMS,  Rock Hill EMS Prestige Towing. 
Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked
Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked A truck flipped and blocked all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike eastbound in Carteret, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 at the entrance ramp from Roosevelt Avenue to Interchange 12, according to the state Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (Developing) A crash involving a truck was causing heavy traffic delays in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 on the Basilone Bridge in New Brunswick, initial reports said. There were heavy truck lane delays, a report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash
Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash A 45-year-old Philadelphia Freightliner driver was killed when his vehicle veered off Route 78 in Newark, NJ and struck more tractor trailers after crossing several highway lanes causing a fiery crash early Saturday, July 16, authorities said. Israel Herrera Flores was heading east in the left lane of the local lanes when he struck the left metal guardrail around 6:15 a.m. at milepost 57.4, New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. The Freightliner traveled east until the guardrail ended and then began crossing roadways to the left. The Freightliner traveled across curbed medi…
Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police
Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police A dump truck driver was hospitalized following a crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. The truck was carrying stone on Foul Rift Road in White Township when it overturned near the intersection at South Foul Rift Road shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday, June 13, NJSP Tpr. II Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. A medical helicopter was also placed on standby, according to initial reports. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (PHOTOS) Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (PHOTOS)
Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (Photos) Numerous emergency crews rushed to the scene of a truck that slammed into a home in Warren County. The Oxford Emergency Squad responded to the crash at a home in Oxford shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, the department said. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash, according to South Branch Emergency Services, Inc., which also responded. Crews worked to stabilize the home and remove the truck without causing additional damage. No injuries were reported. Other assisting agencies include the Washington Township Police Department, Oxford Volunteer Fire Department, Wa…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police A tractor-trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike early Friday, April 15, authorities confirmed. The crash happened on the 15X interchange in Secaucus around 6:55 a.m., NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. One person was seriously injured, but police did not say whether it was the truck driver. No further information was provided. This story is developing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (Developing) A truck smashed into a pole on Route 9, toppling live wires, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 near Smith Street in Woodbridge Township, initial reports said. High tension wires purportedly were down near the Route 440 bridge overpass, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES