A fire broke out on an offshore oil platform in a field off the coast of Trinidad on April 10, 2023. The platform has been identified as the Bravo Platform in the Trintes field. The platform is owned and operated by Trinity Exploration & Production plc. The...
Personal Injury
Vans RV-12 Plane Crash in Guilford County, North Carolina
There was a small plane crash in Guilford County, North Carolina on April 11, 2023. According to reports, the plane, a single-engine Vans RV-12, crashed south of the Greensboro Executive Airport. There were two people on board at the time of the crash. One person...
Explosion and Fire at Dairy Mill in Dimmitt, Texas
There was an explosion at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas on April 10, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred at the dairy facility, before fire quickly engulfed the building. Several workers were injured during the incident, and at least one woman was...
18-Wheeler Crash in Lubbock, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Lubbock, Texas on April 8, 2023. The crash occurred at Interstate 27 and 19th. Reports indicate there were multiple crashes at the location, including one involving a semi-truck. Multiple injuries were reported. There have been a...
Head-On Trucking Crash near Mountainair, New Mexico
There was an 18-wheeler crash near Mountainair, New Mexico on April 7, 2023. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 60, near mile marker 184. A pickup truck and a semi-truck were involved in a head on collision. Following the initial crash, a medical helicopter was...
Charter Bus Crash in Madison County, Illinois
There was a crash involving a charter bus in Madison County, Illinois on April 5, 2023. According to reports, the crash occurred on Interstate 55 northbound. The victim, the driver of a passenger vehicle, became trapped in their vehicle following the crash. The...
Can added technology contribute to trucker distraction?
In recent decades, various technological innovations have become common, if not mandatory, on commercial trucks in an effort to make these massive vehicles safer on the road. Some are similar to those that most of us have in our cars, like GPS and automated emergency...
Deadly Big Rig Crash in Santa Maria, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Santa Maria, Texas on April 6, 2023. The crash occurred on 281 Military Road and La Avenida Iglesia. The driver of pickup truck was proceeding westbound on Military Road. A Kenworth big rig failed to yield the right of way at...
Deadly Train Crash in Redlands, California
There was a deadly crash between a train and a passenger vehicle in Redlands, California on April 4, 2023. Reports indicate a passenger vehicle was headed northbound when it became stopped on the tracks. Shortly after, it was struck by a Metrolink train heading...
Fire at Chemical Storage Facility in St. Rose, Louisiana
There was a fire at the International-Matex Tank Terminals chemical storage facility in St. Rose, Louisiana on April 3, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out in one storage vessel on Monday afternoon. Two contractors sustained injuries and were taken to a...

