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One person is dead after a tanker truck crashed and caught fire in Nappanee, Indiana. The truck lost control, rolled over, and ignited, resulting in a large fire and black smoke. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Multiple fire departments and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management responded to the incident.
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that more work and inspections are needed before fully reopening the State Route 8 and Interstate 271 interchange following a fatal tanker crash in Macedonia. The closures are expected to continue for several days, with repairs needed to the damaged roadway and bridges. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use suggested detours while the interchange remains closed.
A fiery tanker truck crash on SR-8 in Summit County, Ohio, resulted in the death of the truck driver and the spillage of 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel into Brandywine Creek. The crash led to the closure of SR-8 southbound and the involvement of multiple crews and the Ohio EPA in containment and cleanup efforts.
A tanker truck carrying milk crashed on US-131 in Grand Rapids, causing the closure of all northbound lanes as crews worked to clean up the spilled milk. The exact amount of milk spilled is unknown, but authorities stated that it cannot be washed off the freeway due to its toxicity to fish in the water system. The road reopened to normal traffic in the afternoon, and police believe speed was a factor in the collision. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed on an exit ramp under I-95 in Philadelphia and burst into flames, causing a portion of the heavily trafficked interstate to collapse. The driver of the truck has been identified as Nathaniel Moody, and human remains were recovered at the scene. No injuries have been reported to people on the interstate at the time, despite several videos showing cars driving past the fire prior to the collapse. City, state, and federal leaders are working to resolve major travel issues caused by the incident.
Additional lanes of Interstate 95 south have reopened after a fiery tanker crash on the Gold Star Bridge on Friday. The acceleration lane, shoulder, and pedestrian crossing will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The incident is actively being investigated by state troopers. The truck driver died in the crash, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the truck was carrying home heating oil.
A fuel tanker rollover on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, caused a massive fire and closed Interstate 95 South for hours. The truck driver died in the crash, and there were multiple injuries reported. A tire blowout on a passenger vehicle caused it to come into contact with the fuel tanker, which rolled over and burst into flames, spilling about 2,200 gallons of fuel. The burning fuel spilled down through the bridge and into the Thames River below. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection set up containment booms in the river to keep the fuel from spreading.
A tanker truck carrying lime dust overturned in the median near exit 24 of I-26 in Johnson City, Tennessee. The eastbound lanes near mile marker 24 were closed to traffic and vehicles were being routed off the interstate. The driver of the truck was not injured and TDOT expects the crash to be cleared by 4 a.m.
A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of heating oil crashed and caught fire on the Interstate 795 expressway in Maryland, injuring the driver and causing a brief shutdown of the road. The driver was taken to hospital in serious condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation and motorists were advised to avoid the area.
Northbound lanes of I-795 in Pikesville, Maryland were shut down after a fiery tanker crash. The driver was transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore, and the extent of their injuries is unclear. The crash happened at the I-795 northwest expressway at the I-695 outer loop near exit 19. Southbound lanes have since reopened, but Maryland State Police are investigating the crash. The MTA has suspended Metro SubwayLink service between Owings Mills and Old Court stations, and a bus bridge will be in place from Owings Mills to Milford Mills.