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Driver Injured After Truck Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Driver Injured After Truck Overturns On Route 80: NJSP
Driver Injured After Truck Overturns On Route 80: Njsp A Volvo tractor trailer overturned on Route 80 in Warren County after the driver lost control on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 2, authorities said. At 12:26 p.m., the truck, which is hauling diesel fuel, was traveling westbound on Route 80 in Allamuchy Township when it lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a guardrail and overturned down an embankment, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said.
Triple Train Derailment Sends Locomotives Into Pennsylvania River (PHOTOS) Triple Train Derailment Sends Locomotives Into Pennsylvania River (PHOTOS)
Triple Train Derailment Sends Locomotives Into Pennsylvania River (Photos) Norfolk Southern trains were in a head-on collision, derailing three trains on Saturday morning — sending the two locomotives into the Lehigh River, authorities said.  The three trains derailed near Riverside Drive in Lower Saucon Township at 7:15 a.m. on March 2, officials explained.  Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure released the following statements about the crash: "There has been a train derailment in L. Saucon Twp. Preliminarily there are no evacuations, no injuries and no leaks. However, this can change. The best thing we can do to assist first responders…
HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway
HAZMAT: Truck Crash Shuts Joppa Roadway A truck crash blocked a Harford County roadway Wednesday, Jan. 24, firefighters said. The crash occurred on Winter Run Road, bringing a HazMat response for leaking fuel tanks of a diesel truck. #jmvfc8 are on the scene of a truck crash that blocks Winters Run Road. @HarfordCoDES Hazmat team is responding to stop the leaking diesel fuel tanks. @Harford_Sheriff is assisting with traffic control. pic.twitter.com/J6op0gIhi5 — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) January 24, 2024 The road was closed as of 12:15 p.m. The county sheriff was on scene assisting.
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median The driver of a tractor-trailer carrying diesel fuel was injured after the vehicle overturned onto the median of Route 287 early on Friday, August 18. The trailer full of diesel fuel overturned on the center median in the southbound lanes near milepost 13.6 in Bridgewater around 6:20 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. No fuel spill was reported, though the driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Lebron added. One of four left lanes was temporarily closed, snarling traffic for early morning commuters, according to 511NJ: Overturned Truck on…
NY Man Stole $138.6K Of Gas From Lancaster County Gas Station: Police NY Man Stole $138.6K Of Gas From Lancaster County Gas Station: Police
NY Man Stole $138.6K Of Gas From Lancaster County Gas Station: Police A 28-year-old New York man was released on $25,000 unsecured bail after funneling more than $138,600 of diesel fuel from a Lancaster County gas station into his truck over the course of several months, authorities said. Rafael Payamps-Valerio, of Corona, NY, stole thousands of gallons of the fuel from pumps at Redner's Market on North Reading Road between July and September 2022, East Cocalico Township police said. The pumped the gas into a large storage container in the back of his van, police said. Three arrest warrants were obtained during an investigation, and Payamps-Val…
Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says
Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas prices in Massachusetts have reached a new record high as the country deals with rising oil prices and nationwide inflation amid tensions overseas. On Monday, May 9, AAA was reporting that the average price per regular gallon of gas in the Commonwealth has hit $4.39, the highest recorded average price in history. Likewise, truck drivers are also seeking relief at the pump, as the price of diesel fuel also set a record on May 9 when it hit $6.27 per gallon. In Massachusetts, the price per gallon is up 18 cents from a week ago, 26 cents from a month ago, and $2.86 from May 9, 2021. …
Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says
Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas prices in New York have reached a new record high as the country deals with rising oil prices and nationwide inflation amid tensions overseas. On Monday, May 9, AAA was reporting that the average price per regular gallon of gas in New York has hit $4.52, the highest recorded average price in history. Likewise, truck drivers are also seeking relief at the pump, as the price of diesel fuel price also set a record on May 9 when it hit $6.38 per gallon. In New York, the price per gallon is up 17 cents from a week ago, 28 cents from a month ago, and $1.51 from May 9, 2021. Gas prices…
150 Gallons Of Diesel Stolen From Lehigh Valley Fuel Tanks, Police Say 150 Gallons Of Diesel Stolen From Lehigh Valley Fuel Tanks, Police Say
150 Gallons Of Diesel Stolen From Lehigh Valley Fuel Tanks, Police Say Police are seeking clues after about 150 gallons of diesel fuel was stolen from tanks in Lehigh Valley, authorities said. An unknown suspect drove up to fuel tanks on the 3200 block of Apples Church Road in Bethlehem and pumped about 150 gallons overnight on Wednesday, Feb. 23, Lower Saucon Police said. “It appears that the fuel may have been pumped into another vehicle due to muddy tire tracks leaving the area of the fuel pump,” police said. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to call the police department at 610-759-2200. Source: Lower Saucon Township Police Departm…
Largest East Coast Fuel Pipeline Shuts Down Operations After Cyberattack Largest East Coast Fuel Pipeline Shuts Down Operations After Cyberattack
Largest East Coast Fuel Pipeline Shuts Down Operations After Cyberattack The main pipeline carrying millions of gasoline and diesel fuel to the East Coast said it has halted all operations after being hit with a cyberattack. The Colonial Pipeline Company said in a statement that it learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack on Friday, May 7. Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline system in the United States. It carries about one million barrels each day of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel between the Gulf Coast and the New York Harbor area, with the ability to move about three million barrels daily. "In response, we proactively took c…
Cell Containing 500 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Stolen From Parking Lot On Long Island Cell Containing 500 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Stolen From Parking Lot On Long Island
Cell Containing 500 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Stolen From Parking Lot On Long Island Police are investigating a grand larceny case after a fuel cell was stolen from a parking lot on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Westhampton Beach Police Department detectives say a fuel cell containing more than 500 gallons of diesel fuel was stolen from the parking lot at Lashley Beach on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach at some point between Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 a.m. The tracking number of the fuel cell, which police say weighed more than 6,500 pounds at the time of the theft, is 528TC27. A similar model is pictured above. Anyone with informat…
Rhinebeck Road Reopens After Fatal Crash Rhinebeck Road Reopens After Fatal Crash
Rhinebeck Road Reopens After Fatal Crash Update: Slate Quarry Road in the Town of Rhinebeck reopened in both directions early Wednesday night after an ongoing hazmat cleanup after a serious motor vehicle crash.  Those traveling through that area were advised to use caution and allow for extra time, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said. The crash occurred in the afternoon, and was a fatality involving a propane truck and a passenger vehicle. No propane leaked from the truck, however a small amount of diesel fuel leaked from its fuel tank and is in the process of being cleaned up, the sheriff's office said. The passenger vehic…