Semi-truck
Coverage of Semi-truck in the Nexus archive.
- Semi-truck fire partially closes I-24 in Manchester during early morning commute
A semi-truck fire took place on Interstate 24 eastbound in Manchester. This incident is causing traffic delays for early morning commuters.
- ‘Thought it was an earthquake’: 3 people escape unharmed after semi plows into Oklahoma City home
A semi-truck veered off Northwest Expressway into a home in northwest Oklahoma City, causing chaos and an active gas leak. Three people inside were rescued unharmed after first responders contained the danger. Police are currently investigating what caused the driver to crash through the residence.
- Truck driver says he felt nauseous before crashing into Panorama City apartment complex
A truck driver reported feeling nauseous before crashing a semi-truck into an apartment complex in Panorama City, resulting in multiple hospitalizations and displacing over a dozen residents.
- Video shows destruction after semi-truck hauling cars plows into San Fernando Valley apartments
A semi-truck hauling cars collided with a two-story apartment complex in Panorama City, San Fernando Valley, injuring three people and displacing over a dozen residents. The accident destroyed two units and rendered eight others unlivable, with uncertain repair timelines.
- Semi-truck catches fire in deadly crash on Highway 60
A semi-truck caught fire during a deadly crash on Highway 60 on Wednesday morning. The incident resulted in a fatal collision involving the semi-truck.
- Man hailed as hero dies after being struck by debris while helping at crash
Dylan Hoyt died after being struck by debris from a second semi-truck while helping an overturned tractor-trailer driver on Interstate 44. Another driver also died in the crash, and members of the Springfield racing community supported Hoyt's family during his hospitalization.
- At least 3 hurt after semi-truck carrying vehicles crashes into apartment building in Panorama City
A semi-truck carrying vehicles crashed into an apartment complex in Panorama City, resulting in at least three people being injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday.
- Semi-truck crash into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield cause revealed by police
On Monday evening, an overturned semi-truck crashed into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield. The incident created an unusual spectacle.
- Semi overturns into Pine Lake along Orchard Lake Road in Oakland County; driver suffers injury
A semi-truck overturned into Pine Lake on Orchard Lake Road in Oakland County, causing a minor fuel spill and prompting a hazardous materials response. The 42-year-old driver sustained a leg injury but refused hospital transport, with no alcohol or drug involvement reported.
- Semi-truck crashes into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield; fuel spill prompts cleanup
A semi-truck overturned into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, causing a fuel spill and prompting an extensive cleanup. The driver was injured, and emergency crews worked to contain the spill and recover the vehicle, though the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
- Workers clean gas leak after semi-truck flips in Pine Lake, no injuries reported
A semi-truck overturned in West Bloomfield, spilling a small amount of gas into Pine Lake. Workers are cleaning the leak, and no injuries were reported. The West Bloomfield Chief of Police confirmed no drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.
- Semi-truck tips into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, first responders on scene
A semi-truck tipped into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield on Monday evening. First responders were on the scene to address the incident.
- Death investigation underway after person found dead off I-65 in Nashville
A death investigation is underway in Nashville after a person was found dead off Interstate 65 near the Trinity Lane exit. The southbound entry ramp and right shoulder are closed, and police are near a semi-truck on the shoulder, though details about the body or exact location remain unconfirmed.
- Chase suspect crashes into semi-truck, forcing closure of westbound lanes of 10 Fwy in Alhambra
A suspect being chased by police crashed into a semi-truck on the 10 Freeway in Alhambra, causing the closure of several westbound lanes on Friday morning.
- Semi-truck sends telephone pole flying through NJ street
A semi-truck hauling a forklift knocked down power lines and ripped a telephone pole from the ground on Whitesville Road in Toms River, New Jersey, just before 11 a.m. Crews are working to restore electricity in the area.
- Semi-truck carrying large chunks of concrete overturns, shutting down 10 Fwy transition road
A semi-truck carrying large chunks of concrete overturned in downtown Los Angeles, leading to the closure of transition lanes between the westbound 10 Freeway and the southbound 110 Freeway.
- Semi-truck carrying turkeys overturns on Highway 47 in Dakota County
A semi-truck carrying approximately 800 turkeys overturned on Highway 47 in Dakota County Monday morning. The incident occurred during a morning commute on the highway.
- Driver dies after cargo van, semi-truck collide on I-65 in White House
A driver died in a collision between a cargo van and a semi-truck on Interstate 65 near White House overnight. The crash closed the interstate for multiple hours as crews investigated, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducting the investigation.
- Semi engulfed in flames on I-94 near Northbrook, video shows
A semi-truck caught fire on the Edens Expressway near Northbrook, causing traffic congestion. The incident was captured on video.
- Driver gets jail time after brake-checking semi-truck in road rage crash
A San Jose man was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for lying to his insurance company after brake-checking a semi-truck on the freeway in a road rage incident, according to prosecutors.
- Driver gets jail time after brake-checking semi-truck in road rage crash
A San Jose man was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for lying to his insurance company after brake-checking a semi-truck on the freeway during a road rage incident. Prosecutors attributed the crash to deliberate road rage.
- Southbound Powers Boulevard closes Wednesday after serious crash
A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a car on Southbound Powers Boulevard at Barnes Road resulted in one person being seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The incident caused the road to close, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
- ‘Industrial adhesive’ spills out of semi-truck on I-40 east, forcing traffic diversion
A semi-truck spilled approximately 50 gallons of industrial adhesive on I-40 East in Davidson County, Tennessee, causing traffic to be diverted to I-24 westbound at exit 211B. The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed the spill occurred at mile marker 211 and crews are managing the traffic redirection.
- 3 killed after car crashes into semi-truck on I-94 in Wayne County
Three people died after a car crashed into a stopped semi-truck on I-94 in Wayne County due to flooding. The incident occurred near Michigan Avenue around 11:44 p.m. on July 3. The surviving driver was taken into custody as the investigation continues.
- 3 dead in fatal crash on I-94 in Dearborn
A fatal crash on I-94 in Dearborn resulted in three deaths when a semi-truck stopped due to flooding was struck by another vehicle.
- Semi-truck carrying chickens bursts into flames in Chattanooga
A semi-truck carrying chickens caught fire on I-24 in Chattanooga near the Browns Ferry Road exit. The fire, possibly caused by the truck's brakes, resulted in some chickens dying, but the driver was unharmed.
- I-65 down to 1 lane in Robertson County after semi mangled in wreck
A crash involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North in Robertson County, Tennessee, has reduced traffic to one lane, causing delays. The wreck occurred near mile marker 106 southwest of White House just before 6 a.m., with emergency responders at the scene and the right northbound lane closed for over an hour.
- Millions of honeybees escape in Texas neighborhood after semi-truck carrying 400 hives tips over
Millions of honeybees escaped in a Texas neighborhood after a semi-truck carrying 400 hives tipped over. The incident involved a large number of hives and raised concerns about bee safety and public response.
- PHOTOS: Semi-truck rolls over on US-183
A semi-truck rolled over on US-183 in southeastern Travis County, prompting agency responses early Wednesday morning.
- 1 injured after incident involving 18-wheeler in northwest Austin
One person was injured after a crash between a semi-truck and a single vehicle in northwest Austin on Wednesday. The incident involved an 18-wheeler and resulted in one injury.
- 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
Dashcam video from Eyewitness News shows the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crash on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, California, which resulted in one death and 32 injuries.
- California freeway crash that left dozens injured and one woman dead captured in harrowing video showing semi truck barrel ACROSS highway
A semi-truck crashed on a California freeway, resulting in one woman's death and multiple injuries. A harrowing video captured the incident.
- Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Fwy that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale
A dashcam video obtained by Eyewitness News captures the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crashed on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, resulting in one death and 32 injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.
- Woman killed, 25 others injured after semi crosses divider on 210 Freeway
A woman was killed and 25 others injured, three critically, after a semi-truck crossed the center divider on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale. The crash occurred at approximately 8:55 a.m. on Saturday westbound.
- Two injured after scrap metal spills from semi on I-90: officials
Two people were injured after a semi-truck carrying scrap metal crashed on I-90, according to Illinois State Police. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Motorcyclist hospitalized in serious condition after collision with semi-truck in Pearl City
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries and burns after her motorcycle collided with a semi-truck in Pearl City on Sunday evening, as reported by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- Fatal Bloomington crash involved 3 vehicles, including semi-truck
A fatal crash in Bloomington involving three vehicles, including a semi-truck, occurred Saturday morning as reported by the Minnesota State Patrol.
- Jackknifed big rig blocking lanes on both sides of 210 Freeway in Azusa
A jackknifed semi-truck blocked multiple lanes on both sides of the 210 Freeway in Azusa on Friday morning.
- City Worker Who Improved Bike Infrastructure Killed While Biking In Bridgeport
Riley O’Neil, a 35-year-old Complete Streets planner for Chicago’s Department of Transportation, was killed while biking after being struck by a semi-truck following a car door collision. He was instrumental in improving bike infrastructure, including bike parking and the Nettelhorst School ‘Bike Bus’ program. Advocates are calling for increased bike safety measures and renaming bike racks ‘Riley Racks’ in his honor.
- 1 dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa
A train struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another. The crash derailed 17 train cars and two power engines, causing significant damage to the railroad, but no hazardous material was spilled.