All articles tagged with #truck accident
A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on a Mississippi highway, leading to the escape of most monkeys, with only one killed; the monkeys, housed at Tulane University but not owned by it, were reported to be aggressive and potentially carrying diseases, though university officials stated they had not been exposed to infectious agents.
A truck carrying Rhesus monkeys overturned on a highway in Mississippi, leading to the escape of most monkeys, with only one being killed; the monkeys were not owned by Tulane University and were not exposed to infectious agents, prompting a response from law enforcement and wildlife officials.
After a truck carrying rhesus monkeys from Tulane University overturned in Jasper County, most of the 21 monkeys escaped; all but one have been euthanized, and the remaining monkey is still at large. The monkeys are non-infectious and are being handled with caution by authorities and animal care experts.
A truck carrying monkeys overturned in Mississippi, leading law enforcement to kill most of the escaped primates after they were deemed dangerous, with only one monkey still missing; the monkeys were en route to a Florida testing facility and are confirmed to be non-infectious by Tulane University.
A truck accident on I-83 near Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, caused a spill of hotdogs across the highway, leading to a messy cleanup and minor injuries to four people, with the hotdogs deemed unusable and likely to be slaughtered.
A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania, spilling its load across the highway and causing a brief traffic jam. Emergency crews cleaned up the hot dogs, which were considered garbage once spilled, and four people were injured but not seriously. The incident added a humorous twist to the morning rush hour.
A truck driver died after his tractor-trailer crashed through the concrete wall and plunged into the Delaware River from the Delaware Memorial Bridge; his body was recovered from the river after a rescue operation, and authorities are investigating the incident.
A truck carrying 250 million honeybees overturned in Washington, causing a swarm that temporarily overwhelmed local authorities. Efforts are underway to rescue and contain the bees, with experts emphasizing the importance of quick response and proper planning for such incidents.
Approximately 250 million honeybees escaped after an overturned truck in Washington, prompting rescue efforts by beekeepers and authorities to contain and re-hive the insects, with most expected to return to their hives within 24-48 hours.
Approximately 250 million bees escaped after a truck carrying over 70,000 pounds of hives overturned in Washington state. The bees were released from the hives, and efforts are underway to rescue and re-hive them, with authorities closing the area for 24-48 hours to facilitate the process.
A truck carrying over 100,000 salmon intended for the Imnaha River in Oregon crashed, with over 70,000 fish miraculously landing in a nearby creek and expected to survive. The accident resulted in the loss of 25,529 smolts, impacting the river's salmon population for the next few years. Despite the setback, fishery managers remain hopeful as salmon are known for their resilience and adaptability.
A truck carrying over 100,000 young salmon crashed and overturned in Oregon, with over 70,000 of the fish miraculously landing in a nearby creek and expected to survive. The accident occurred on a sharp corner, causing the truck to roll onto its roof, and resulted in the loss of about 25,529 smolts. The salmon were intended to replenish local populations in the Imnaha River, and the loss is expected to impact the number of adult fish returning in 2026 and 2027. Despite the setback, the salmon are known for their resilience, and many are expected to adapt and survive in their new environment.
A tanker truck carrying over 100,000 live salmon from Oregon's Lookingglass Hatchery overturned, spilling most of the fish into a nearby creek, with the majority surviving and swimming away. Cleanup efforts were aided by local hatchery members, Nez Perce tribe members, and the Union County Sheriff's Office. While about 25,000 smolts did not survive, approximately 77,000 made it into Lookingglass Creek. The spill constituted 20 percent of the total fish count state hatcheries planned to release into the Imnaha River this year, impacting the hatchery's ability to supplement the threatened wild salmon population.
A truck carrying 102,000 young salmon overturned near a creek in northeast Oregon, resulting in 77,000 fish being released into the wrong waterway, while 25,529 died. The fish were intended for the Imnaha River but ended up in Lookingglass Creek, impacting the salmon population. The incident has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact and the efforts to restore historic salmon habitats in the area.
A truck hitting an overhead Conrail bridge in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section has led to the closure of a portion of Interstate 95 northbound for several days, causing significant traffic disruptions and impacting rail service. Drivers are advised to avoid the closure areas and expect significant backups on I-95, with detours in place for affected ramps. Additionally, Atlantic City Rail Line service has been suspended between Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill, New Jersey.