Morristown, OH (September 26, 2024) – A serious accident involving four commercial vehicles occurred early Thursday morning, resulting in two individuals being transported to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital with injuries. The incident took place on Interstate 70 East around mile marker 212 at approximately 3:17 a.m.
Emergency responders from the Cumberland Trail Fire District were the first to arrive at the scene, followed closely by Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers from the St. Clairsville Post at 3:22 a.m. The crash led to the complete closure of I-70 for several hours while crews worked to clear the wreckage and ensure the safety of the roadway. The highway has since reopened, but traffic was diverted to U.S. 40 during the cleanup.
According to the OSHP, the accident occurred when a tractor-trailer traveling east on I-70 failed to maintain control and overturned into the median. The overturned trailer blocked the left eastbound lane, prompting two additional semi-trucks to pull off onto the south shoulder of the highway to assist the driver of the overturned vehicle. A fourth commercial driver, noticing the wreck ahead, attempted to switch to the left lane but struck the overturned trailer instead. The impact caused that tractor-trailer to glance off the overturned vehicle and collide with the two trucks parked on the shoulder.
As the investigation continues, the OSHP has not released the names of the drivers or the companies involved, as the crash report is still pending. Authorities expect to provide further information on Friday.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident, and we wish for a swift recovery for the injured individuals.
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