Two women were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 84 East in Manchester when a driver, identified as Brenda Mendrell, collided head-on with a FedEx tractor-trailer truck and then hit another truck in the center lane. The driver and her passenger, Jermyra Cortes, were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the struck truck sustained minor injuries. The crash caused a significant fuel spill, leading to the closure of the eastbound side of the highway between exits 61 and 62 for hours. The incident is under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.
The Oregon Department of Transportation reopened a 47-mile stretch of Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge after a 31-hour closure due to icy conditions. Large vehicles and those towing are required to use chains, and road crews will continue to plow and spread sand, salt, and deicer on the freeway. However, another round of winter weather is expected, so travelers should stay updated on the forecast and driving restrictions.
Oregon transportation officials are preparing to close Interstate 84 on Tuesday due to an impending ice storm in the Columbia River Gorge, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning for significant snow and ice. The Oregon Department of Transportation is closely monitoring the situation and is likely to shut down the interstate before the storm hits. Drivers are advised to avoid travel if possible and to take precautions as the region braces for hazardous weather conditions.
Fourteen cows have died and six were euthanized after a cattle trailer carrying 44 cows rolled over on an off-ramp of Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut. The state veterinarian made the decision to euthanize the injured cows due to the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions. The remaining 30 cows are reported to be in good health. The driver of the truck was unharmed.
A tractor-trailer carrying 44 live cows rolled over on Interstate 84 in Newtown, resulting in the euthanization of approximately six cows due to injuries sustained and hazardous conditions. Seven additional cows died in the crash. The truck driver was found at fault and issued an infraction for failure to maintain the lane. The incident caused a fuel spill and temporarily shut down the westbound side of I-84.
Fourteen cows died and six were euthanized after a tractor-trailer carrying 44 dairy cattle rolled over on Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut. The driver, who was not injured, was traveling too fast in foggy conditions and failed to realize it was an exit ramp. Firefighters used the jaws of life to rescue the remaining cows, which were evaluated by a veterinarian and are doing well. The incident caused the closure of the off-ramp for several hours.
Fourteen cows died and the exit 10 off ramp from I-84 westbound in Newtown, CT was shut down after a tractor trailer carrying 44 cows rolled over. Eight cows died and six had to be euthanized, while the remaining cows were evaluated and reported to be doing well. The driver was uninjured, and multiple departments responded to the scene, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Cleanup efforts continued throughout the morning. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near New Plymouth, Idaho, sent five people to the hospital. A 21-year-old man from Boise was driving the wrong way on the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with a Dodge Ram truck. A semi-truck then rear-ended the Dodge. The drivers of the Toyota and Dodge were airlifted to a local hospital, while the passengers from the Dodge were transported by ground ambulance. The semi-truck driver was not injured. The eastbound lanes were blocked for about two and a half hours.
Two adults have died and dozens of people, including students, were injured after a charter bus carrying members of a high school band crashed on Interstate 84 in Orange County, New York. The bus, part of a six-bus convoy, went down a steep embankment, possibly due to a flat tire. Initial reports indicate that at least 46 people were injured, with 5 to 6 students in critical condition. The accident is under investigation, and the road is expected to be closed for several hours.
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New York State Police are investigating a serious bus crash on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, Orange County, which has resulted in multiple serious injuries. Interstate 84 westbound is closed at exit 15A with detours in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The closure is expected to last for several hours, and a Reunification Center has been set up at Orange County Community College for those affected.
A motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 Westbound in Farmington, Connecticut, resulted in fatal injuries. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. and led to the closure of the highway between Exits 37 and 36 for several hours. The Connecticut State Police, along with the C.A.R.S. Unit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation, are investigating the collision.
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting on Interstate 84 in Hartford, Connecticut. The incident, which involved two vehicles, resulted in the closure of the highway between exits 46 and 48. Police are investigating the incident and have asked drivers to avoid the area.
