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Fuel Tanker Truck Crashes into South Carolina Home

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:19:53 GMT

A man suffered injuries in a truck accident at his home on Thursday, when a fuel tanker parked at a gas station across the street, rolled away and crashed into his home.

The tanker was transporting 8,000 gallons of fuel. None of which was spilled during the accident, according to authorities.

The house, located about 300 feet from the gas station, was pushed off its foundation. He was transported to Wallace Thomas Hospital but his condition and name were not released.

The 54-year-old truck driver had parked the truck, but the vehicle wasn't properly secured.

The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, no charges have been filed.

For more information, please visit our section on Truck Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Giant Truck Storms into Crowd - 9 Injured

Courtney Mills — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:26:30 GMT

Nine people were severely injured at an Illinois truck stunt show Thursday when a giant stunt truck spun out of control and tore into a crowd of about 100 shocked spectators. Horrified onlookers watched in disbelief as the truck plowed through at least 9 people before regaining control by driving through a wooden fence to safety and out of the way of other people.

"After its third or fourth attempt of rolling over the cars, and getting back down to the street, it appeared to have lost control and at that point careened off to the left into part of the crowd that was watching the event" - City Manager Mark Biernacki

Several of the injured were treated at local Dekalb trauma centers. Seven had been released by nightfall, but two remained in serious condition.

The monster truck event was sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.

For more information on this subject matter please refer to our section on Tractor Trailer Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Courtney Mills

Tractor Trailer Driver Killed in Accident

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:28:55 GMT

A truck driver was killed in a tractor trailer accident on Bent Mountain Road, causing Route 221 to be shut down most of Sunday.

The accident occurred around 8:00 a.m, Sunday. Emergency and transportation officers expected the area to remain closed through most of Sunday evening.

The driver was a 35-year-old man of North Carolina. Police say he was transporting fireworks to Radford. Due to the explosive materials, the situation was even more delicate for emergency workers. If the truck had caught fire, it had the potential to create an explosion.

The closed portion of Route 221 was reopened just after 9:00 p.m.

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a tractor trailer accident or a trucking accident, you can use the form to the right to contact one of our lawyers for a free and confidential consultation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Tractor Trailer Overturns Spilling Lumber on Highway

Christina Cole — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:19:03 GMT

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a tractor trailer accident that spilled lumber into the woods of U.S. 25 northbound, near the state line of South Carolina, on Monday.

A .C. Trooper said a Western Express truck out of Nashville, Tennessee turned over when the load of lumber shifted causing the tractor trailer to lose its balance.

The accident happened just after 5pm, on Monday, and the unidentified driver was transported to Pardee Hospital with minor scrapes and injuries.

Henderson County Sheriff's Department was also on the scene along with Green River Fire Department.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole