All articles tagged with #pileup
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Japan Times
A massive pileup involving 67 vehicles on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture resulted in two deaths and 26 injuries, likely caused by icy road conditions and a collision between trucks, with the scene spanning about 300 meters and the road reopening after restrictions were lifted.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Japan News
A massive pileup involving 67 vehicles on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture resulted in 2 deaths and 26 injuries, with 20 vehicles catching fire, likely caused by slippery conditions due to snow and icy roads during heavy snowfall.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by KRON4
A four-car pileup on Highway 101 near Palo Alto resulted in one woman killed and several injured; the driver of a white Acura SUV suspected of DUI was arrested at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCRA Sacramento
A massive 35-vehicle pileup on Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, California, resulted in two deaths and nine injuries, with 17 passenger vehicles and 18 big rigs involved in the crash. The incident occurred in heavy fog, with visibility at roughly 10 feet, and the southbound lanes of the highway remained closed overnight as authorities cleaned up debris and investigated the cause of the crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A 35-vehicle pileup on a foggy section of Interstate 5 in Southern California near Bakersfield left at least two people dead and nine others injured. The crash, involving 17 passenger cars and 18 big rigs, covered about half a mile of the roadway. First responders had to deal with ruptured compressed natural gas tanks, leading to a plume of natural gas at the scene. The southbound lanes remained closed overnight for cleanup and investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
A massive pileup involving 35 vehicles, including 17 passenger cars and 18 big rigs, on southbound I-5 in Kern County, California, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. The crash occurred in foggy conditions, with limited visibility, and led to a chaotic scene with compressed natural gas leaks from some of the big rigs. The California Department of Transportation announced that southbound lanes would remain closed overnight for cleanup and investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Two people died and nine were hospitalized following a massive 35-vehicle pileup on Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, California, amid dense fog. The collision involved both passenger vehicles and big rigs, with visibility down to 10 feet at the time of the incident. Southbound I-5 remains closed for investigation and cleanup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KGET 17
A significant portion of southbound Interstate 5 west of Bakersfield was closed on Saturday morning due to a multi-vehicle pileup that occurred in foggy conditions. The incident took place near Millux Road around 7:30 a.m., prompting emergency response and traffic diversions onto eastbound Highway 223. There was no immediate estimate for when the section of I-5 would reopen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bakersfield Now
A severe multi-vehicle pile-up involving 35 vehicles, including 18 big-rigs, on Southbound Interstate 5 near Old River Road has resulted in two fatalities and nine hospitalizations. Dense fog is cited as a significant factor in the accident. The section of the highway is expected to be closed for the remainder of the day, with traffic being rerouted to Highway 223 and Southbound 99. The CHP's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams are investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Over 30 vehicles were involved in a chaotic pileup on I-94 in slushy conditions, causing the closure of the eastbound lanes in Kalamazoo County for nearly six hours. The incident temporarily stranded hundreds of vehicles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit News
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 in Van Buren County, Michigan, were closed for nearly six hours due to a pileup caused by lake-effect snow. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and the exact number of vehicles involved is unknown. The National Weather Service issued a lake-effect snow advisory for several counties in the region, warning of hazardous travel conditions and potential snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. The freeway has since reopened, but slippery road conditions and reduced visibility are expected to continue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Denver Post
Five people were injured in a 21-vehicle pileup on westbound Interstate 70 near De Beque, Colorado, causing the highway to be closed for nearly seven hours. The crash involved 17 passenger vehicles and four semi-trucks, but none of the injuries were life-threatening. The closure was also due to other accidents on the highway, including one in Glenwood Springs and another in Golden where a tractor-trailer hit a bridge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Weather
A dense layer of freezing fog caused a 30-car pileup on Interstate 86 near Pocatello, Idaho. The initial crash occurred as vehicles encountered the fog bank, leading to multiple chain-reaction crashes. Several people were injured and the freeway was closed for seven hours for cleanup. The crash remains under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDSU New Orleans
At least eight people were killed and 63 others injured in a massive pileup involving 168 vehicles on Interstate 55 near New Orleans. The crash, which occurred in St. John the Baptist Parish, was caused by a combination of wetland fires and fog, creating poor visibility. Three 18-wheelers were engulfed in flames, and several cars were burned. Authorities are still investigating the exact causes of the crashes, and the state's transportation department will inspect the bridge. Traffic was heavily affected, and parts of I-10 and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway were temporarily closed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
A massive pileup involving at least 158 vehicles on Interstate 55 in Louisiana resulted in seven deaths and over 25 injuries. The accident occurred due to a combination of dense fog and smoke from wildfires, creating a "super fog" condition. Rescuers are still searching the crash site, and the death toll may rise. The scene caught fire, and a hazardous liquid truck had to be offloaded. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards called for caution and blood donations, while schools in the area announced a delayed opening due to the fog. The National Weather Service warned of dense fog conditions and advised drivers to take precautions or delay travel.