An ammonia leak caused by a truck accident in Illinois led to multiple fatalities and prompted an evacuation in the surrounding area. The incident took place on September 30th, 2023. The truck accident occurred in the city of Aurora, Illinois. The ammonia leak resulted in a large-scale evacuation to ensure the safety of the residents … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a tragic incident in central Illinois, a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of five people. The crash occurred near the small community of Teutoplis, about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis, and led to an evacuation of the area. … Read more
Teutopolis, Illinois – A tragic accident occurred on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and causing the evacuation of hundreds of residents due to a hazardous chemical leak. The incident involved a semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, which overturned and spilled more than half of its 7,500-gallon load. Effingham County Coroner Kim … Read more
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (AP) — Residents of Teutopolis, Illinois, were allowed to return to their homes after a truck carrying toxic substances overturned, causing a major accident on Friday. Five individuals tragically lost their lives, and several others suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 40, approximately a … Read more
Rockford, Illinois – Authorities in Rockford, Illinois have confirmed that there have been multiple deaths and thousands of gallons of ammonia leaked following a truck accident. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of transporting hazardous materials and the potential dangers it poses to the community. The accident, which took place on a busy … Read more
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. – The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into a tragic collision in Illinois that resulted in a cargo tank overturning, spilling 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The incident occurred Friday night, resulting in five reported fatalities and the hospitalization of six others. The collision took place about a half-mile east … Read more