Gasoline-filled 18-wheeler hits bridge, causing explosion as train passes
OAN’s Abril Elfi
2:36 PM – Saturday, December 23, 2023
An 18-wheeler truck filled with gasoline crashed and exploded into a railroad bridge in upstate New York.
When a freight train was passing on the tracks above on Thursday night, a tractor-trailer loaded with what authorities believe to be gas containers crashed into the bottom of an overhead railroad bridge and exploded.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. when the truck hit the bridge in Glenville, seriously injuring the driver and knocking out power for home and businesses around the site.
According to news photos and video captured on the scene, flames shot skyward from the wrecked truck, which was wedged beneath the bridge and on the verge of falling over.
Authorities stated that the truck was transporting compressed natural gas containers.
The train did not stop, and no significant damage was reported.
Christopher Koetzle, the Glenville town supervisor, spoke to the press staging that their first thought was “god forbid if there is a fatality here.”
“This is something we feared for years. This is obviously the most significant hit we’ve had to our bridges,” Koetzle said. “It should invoke more discussion on this absolutely.”
On Friday, workers were still making an effort to get the truck out from under the bridge. According to officials, engineers were supposed to examine it afterward to assess the damage.
A Texas man in his 60s was identified as the driver who was taken to Westchester Medical Center to receive treatment for third-degree burns.
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An 18-wheeler truck filled with gasoline crashed and exploded into a railroad bridge in upstate New York. The incident occurred when a freight train was passing on the tracks above on Thursday night. The truck, believed to be carrying gas containers, collided with the bottom of the bridge and burst into flames.
The crash took place around 6:30 p.m. in Glenville, resulting in serious injuries to the truck driver and causing a power outage for nearby homes and businesses. Photos and videos from the scene show flames shooting up from the wrecked truck, which was wedged beneath the bridge and on the brink of collapsing.
Authorities have confirmed that the truck was transporting compressed natural gas containers. Fortunately, the train was able to continue without stopping and no significant damage was reported.
Christopher Koetzle, the Glenville town supervisor, expressed his concerns and stated that this incident has been a fear for years. He emphasized the need for a serious discussion on the safety of bridges in the area.
Efforts were made by workers on Friday to remove the truck from under the bridge. Engineers will then examine the bridge to assess the extent of the damage caused.
The driver, a Texas man in his 60s, suffered severe burns and was transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.
As investigations continue into the cause of the accident, it serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and regular inspections for trucks carrying hazardous materials.
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