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Tragic Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Results in Five Fatalities and Evacuations

Springfield, Illinois – A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois has left five people dead, with investigators suspecting that the incident may have been triggered by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck. The crash occurred in Teutoplis, a small community located about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis. The tanker truck, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and collided with a utility trailer just off the highway Friday night, according to Tom Chapman …

Man convicted in “truck attack,” on family charged with terrorism under Canadian law

LONDON, Ont. – The deliberate actions of a man convicted of driving his truck into five members of the Afzaal family have been deemed as terrorism under Canadian law by a judge. The man was convicted of murder and attempted murder after the attack on June 6, 2021. During the sentencing hearing, Superior Court Justice Renee Pomerance chose not to name the offender or recount the hateful statements he made, emphasizing that his actions constituted …

Deadly Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Causes Multiple Deaths and Ammonia Leak, Prompting Evacuation of Residents

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois sparked a hazardous ammonia leak and led to the evacuation of a small community, resulting in multiple deaths. The incident reportedly began when another vehicle attempted to pass the chemical-laden truck, according to information provided by a federal transportation official. The tragic crash involved a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia that jackknifed and struck a utility trailer, causing a rupture in the …

Tragic Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Claims Five Lives and Forces Large-Scale Evacuation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois has left five people dead, with federal transportation officials suggesting that the incident may have started when another vehicle tried to pass the chemical-laden truck. The crash occurred on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis, and involved a tanker carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia. According to Tom Chapman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, the tanker truck …

Carson Company Investigates Cause of CNG Truck Explosion Injuring LA Firefighters

Los Angeles, California – A company based in Carson spoke out on Friday for the first time since the explosion of a compressed natural gas-powered big rig in Wilmington that injured nine Los Angeles firefighters. The company, HLT, stated that they are currently investigating the incident and expressed gratitude to the firefighters who responded to the scene. Local and federal investigations visited the firm’s office on Friday morning, as the company confirmed that they are …

Los Angeles Firefighters Hospitalized After Compressed Natural Gas Truck Explosion

LOS ANGELES, California – Two Los Angeles firefighters are in critical condition after being injured in a compressed natural gas truck explosion in Wilmington. One of the firefighters, a 37-year-old, 9-year LAFD veteran, was airlifted to a burn center for specialty care, while the other firefighter was in critical but stable condition. The explosion occurred while the firefighters were putting out the compressed natural gas truck fire Thursday morning in the 1100 block of North …

Fatal Illinois Truck Accident and Ammonia Leak Sparks Evacuation: Multiple Deaths Reported

An accident involving a truck in Illinois has resulted in multiple fatalities and an ammonia leak, leading to an evacuation. The incident, which occurred in a yet-to-be-disclosed location in Illinois, has caused widespread concern and has led to emergency response teams being dispatched to the scene. Details regarding the circumstances of the accident are still emerging, with authorities working to contain the leak and assess the extent of the danger to the surrounding area. The …

Shock in L.A. as 9 Firefighters Injured in Natural Gas Truck Explosion

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Nine firefighters were injured in a natural gas truck explosion in Los Angeles on Monday. The explosion occurred as the firefighters were responding to a call about a natural gas leak in the downtown area. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the firefighters were in the process of evacuating buildings and setting up a perimeter when the explosion occurred. The force of the blast overturned a fire truck and caused …

Man Faces Charges in Deaths of State Trooper and Truck Driver, Arrested Multiple Times in Broward County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Broward County man is facing charges in the deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver after a tragic incident on Interstate 95. Michael Addison, 30, was arrested several times, with officials also stating that he was wanted on two warrants related to aggravated battery and weapons charges. The Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Zachary Fink was led on a chase by Addison, resulting in a crash that …

Fatal Truck Crash in Central Illinois Causes Evacuation and Multiple Deaths Due to Ammonia Leak

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. – The fatal crash of a truck hauling toxic substances in Central Illinois left five people dead and five others severely injured, with an additional several hundred residents being evacuated as a result of the accident, authorities reported on Saturday. The crash, which occurred at around 9:25 p.m. on Friday night in Teutopolis, involved a semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia which tipped over and spilled more than half of its 7,500-gallon load. …