Charleston, WV — An 18-wheeler driver was hospitalized after being pulled from the burning wreckage of his truck on Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia. The accident happened on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, around 6:15 in the afternoon.
Local reports say that an 18-wheeler was headed north on the interstate when one of its rear tires blew out. Police believe that this may have caused his load to shift, and for the truck to lose control. It crashed into the interstate’s concrete guardrail. The trailer, along with the truck’s fuel tank, was ripped apart, and the truck immediately. caught fire.
The driver of the truck hasn’t been identified. He was pulled from the wreckage by Katelyn Eagle and Kevin Hodge, to passing motorists.
Emergency workers transported him to a local hospital for treatment. The accident is still under investigation.
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Scene of the Accident
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