Springfield, Illinois – A fatal chemical crash in Illinois may have been caused by an attempt to overtake a tanker truck, according to officials. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in multiple casualties and raised concerns about safety on the roads. Authorities are investigating whether the driver of the tanker truck was trying to … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – A tragic accident in central Illinois involving a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia resulted in the loss of five lives, with several others critically injured. The incident, which occurred on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, led to an ammonia leak, prompting evacuations in the area. According to federal transportation official Tom Chapman, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois resulted in the death of five people, including three from the same family, after the truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia jackknifed and hit a utility trailer parked just off the highway. A federal transportation official indicated that the crash may have been initiated when … Read more
AURORA, Illinois – A recent chemical crash in Aurora, Illinois that resulted in multiple fatalities may have been caused by an attempt to pass a tanker, according to officials. The incident, which occurred on a busy highway, led to a collision involving multiple vehicles, resulting in the release of toxic chemicals and the tragic loss … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A devastating tanker truck crash in central Illinois led to the tragic deaths of five individuals, with federal officials indicating that the accident may have been triggered by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck. The crash occurred when the tanker truck, transporting caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and collided with a … Read more
Ningxia, China – A massive explosion at a chemical plant in Ningxia, China on January 31 sent a giant mushroom cloud into the sky, alarming residents as far as miles away. The explosion resulted in a shocking fireball and left two people injured. Authorities suspect that a rupture in a tar tank triggered the fire … Read more
SHAKHTY, Russia – An explosion and fire at a chemical plant in the Rostov region of southern Russia left nine people injured, authorities reported Wednesday. The incident occurred less than a year after the opening of the plant. Security camera footage captured the moment of the explosion at the Shakhtinsky Polyester Plant in the town … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Federal regulators are investigating the crash of a semitruck carrying a toxic substance in central Illinois, which has resulted in “multiple fatalities” and prompted the evacuation of area residents due to dangerous air conditions. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed on Saturday that they are looking into the incident near Teutopolis, where a … Read more
Peel Region, Ontario – A Canadian man accused of supplying a poisonous chemical to people who died by suicide is facing multiple murder charges. Kenneth Law, a 57-year-old former chef, has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder stemming from deaths in Canada. He was previously charged with aiding suicide in relation to individuals … Read more