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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
WATCH: 18-wheeler hits Louisiana state employee working in utility bucket truck
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An employee with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was hit while working on a traffic light in Livingston Parish on Wednesday. The utility worker was struck by an 18-wheeler while inside the bucket of a utility vehicle, the impact of semi-truck shattering the bucket itself. READ MORE:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Video captures 18-wheeler hitting electrical worker in Louisiana
STORY: :: Eyewitness video captures the moment an 18-wheeler hits an electrical worker in Louisiana :: Bill Atkinson :: June 25, 2025 :: Denham Springs, Louisiana :: Although left dangling upside down, the worked escaped without injury The impact left the worker dangling upside down, attached to a safety harness. But he reportedly escaped without injury, according to local media reports. Local media reported that the crash was still under investigation. Reuters was able to verify the location by the buildings, road layout, business signs and trees which matched file and satellite imagery. Reuters was also able to verify the date by the timestamp on the dashcam.
CBS News
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Southbound lanes of I-35E shut down in Denton County after 18-wheeler catches fire
An 18-wheeler caught on fire early Wednesday morning, prompting a portion of I-35E to shut down. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-35E between Swisher Rd. and Hundley Dr. near Corinth. As of 5 a.m., all southbound lanes were completely shut down and traffic was being diverted off at Lake Dallas Dr. There is no information about injuries or other vehicles involved, but according to the Texas Department of Transportation, the crash is listed as high severity. TxDOT has not said when the highway will reopen. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
I-35W heading into Fort Worth shut down near Texas Motor Speedway due to crash
I-35W heading into Fort Worth shut down due to crash I-35W heading into Fort Worth shut down due to crash I-35W heading into Fort Worth shut down due to crash The southbound lanes of I-35W by Texas Motor Speedway shut down early Monday morning due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler. The crash was reported around 5 a.m. on I-35W between Dale Earnhardt Way and Mark Martin Drive. This portion of the highway has two lanes. According to the Texas Department of Transportation website, the level of severity of the crash is high. At around 6 a.m., traffic was backed up to Cross Timbers Road. TxDOT has not said when the lanes will reopen.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
18-wheeler crash, fuel spill closes portion of I-45 in Downtown Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and fuel spill has prompted a major Dallas highway to shut down ahead of Friday morning rush hour. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, traffic deputies are working the major accident at southbound I-45/345 at I-30. DSCO said the 18-wheeler lost its load and spilled fuel. Texas Department of Transportation Minor injuries were reported. As of 5:45 a.m., the 18-wheeler was hauled away and crews were cleaning up the fuel. There is no estimate for when the road will reopen. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
