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Investigation Launched into Deadly Youngstown Building Explosion by National Transportation Safety Board

Youngstown, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the tragic explosion that occurred at the Chase Bank building in Youngstown. The explosion resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive damage to the surrounding area. NTSB’s involvement suggests a potential transportation-related cause for the incident. The NTSB is known for its thorough investigations into transportation-related accidents, with a focus on determining the root cause to prevent future occurrences. The decision to …

Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Kills Five, Possible Cause Revealed by Federal Transportation Official

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed five lives was believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official said Sunday. The tanker truck was transporting caustic anhydrous ammonia when it jackknifed on Friday night, hitting a utility trailer parked just off the highway, according to Tom Chapman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The collision punctured …

Deadly Semi-Truck Crash Causes Toxic Substance Spill and Multiple Fatalities in Central Illinois – National Transportation Safety Board Investigating

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Federal officials are investigating a truck crash that led to the release of a hazardous substance, causing multiple fatalities and the evacuation of residents in central Illinois. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed they are looking into the incident which occurred near the town of Teutopolis. The overturned semi-truck was carrying anhydrous ammonia, a toxic chemical used in agriculture and refrigeration, which prompted dangerous air conditions in the area. Emergency responders, including …

National Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Transpacific Flight Crash off San Mateo Coast

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the fatal crash of a small airplane off the coast of San Mateo County last spring. The crash, which occurred on May 20, 2023, resulted in the deaths of the pilot and the sole passenger. The investigation revealed that the crash was related to the auxiliary fuel systems necessary for the transpacific flight. The airplane, a Viking Air …

Fatal Tanker Truck Crash in Central Illinois Linked to Another Vehicle’s Attempt to Pass, Federal Transportation Official Says

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed the lives of five people is believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official revealed on Sunday. The tragic accident occurred on Friday when the tanker truck, loaded with caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and collided with a utility trailer parked off the highway in Teutoplis, a small community approximately 110 miles …