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
MACEDONIA, OHIO – A tragic accident on state Route 8 southbound in Macedonia claimed the life of a tanker truck driver on Saturday morning. The driver lost control of the truck while attempting to get on Interstate 271 north, causing the vehicle to crash and catch fire. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, the … Read more
Ottawa, Canada – Two years after the tragic explosion at Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter in Ottawa, the upcoming trial is casting a shadow over the second anniversary of the incident that claimed the lives of six workers. The explosion on January 13, 2022, resulted in the deaths of Rick Bastien, Etienne Mabiala, Danny Beale, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An investigation into a fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois has revealed that the incident may have been triggered by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official disclosed on Sunday. The crash, which claimed the lives of five people, occurred when the tanker truck, carrying … Read more