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Interstate 90 is back open after a crash involving two semi-trucks stopped traffic near Easton.
Troopers with Washington State Patrol say the eastbound lanes were closed for about three hours because of the crash.
One of the trucks was disabled and blocking the right lane near milepost 66. Troopers say the second truck wasn’t able to stop in time, hitting it from behind and causing the truck to roll.
No word on whether anyone was hurt.
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I-70 slowly reopens after semi carrying motor oil crashes, loses load in Clark County
Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving two semi trucks on Interstate 70 Westbound in Clark County on Thursday.
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Lanes are starting to reopen hours after the crash occurred near State Route 4 around 5 p.m.
>> PHOTOS: Crash on I-70 in Clark County causes semi to lose it’s load
Video from News Center 7’s crew on the scene shows that one semi was jackknifed and had lost a portion of its load, which was mainly motor oil.
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An Ohio State Highway Patrol sergeant said the semi hauling motor oil struck another semi parked on the right shoulder.
Cameras from the Ohio Department of Transportation caught a CareFlight landing on the interstate. It stayed there for nearly 20 minutes before taking off.
Two people were transported to area hospitals, one of whom is in critical condition, according to crews on the scene.
OSHP said Ohio Department of Transportation crews had to come in and use sand to clean up the oil.
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Hazmat crews also responded to the scene to help clean up the spill.
It is unclear when all westbound lanes will reopen.
News Center 7 is working to learn more information and will continue to follow this story.
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Press Release
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Jan 24, 2023 14:00 EST
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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ETHERO Truck + Energy, a zero-emissions truck dealership and energy solutions provider, will launch during the Washington D.C. Auto Show Fed Fleet 2023 as the exclusive Mid-Atlantic franchised dealership for Nikola Tre battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and Lonestar SV battery electric terminal tractors.
ETHERO plans to be a full sales and service provider for multiple zero-emission truck brands. Two flagship operations will open in Mechanicsville, VA, and Elkridge, MD, in 2023 to serve the greater metropolitan areas of Richmond and Baltimore. ETHERO intends on expanding its territory to further support fleet operators in Washington D.C., Delaware, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
ETHERO has four trained EV technicians on staff, with more to come. Additional sales positions will also be available starting in the first quarter of 2023.
Many of ETHERO’s locations will also include EV charging stations to enhance their ability to provide electrification service for fleet operators and their teams on local and regional hauling.
“ETHERO takes a collaborative approve to provide a customer-focused turnkey solution that meets the specific requirements for each fleet operator,” explains Dave Rogers, Director, Electric Truck Division, ETHERO Truck + Energy. “Our team of charging solution experts takes great pride in making sure every customer has the support needed from concept to first charge.”
The newly formed entity of ETHERO expands on Nikola’s plans to continue building its dealer network to secure customer service coverage from coast to coast.
ETHERO will be exhibiting during Fed Fleet 2023 with Nikola. Visit www.ethero.com to learn more.
Source: ETHERO Truck + Energy
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