Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Trailer crushes pickup on Highway 280 What If?





Note: How was this trailer hooked up?
Was this trailer combination inspected?
What if this trailer went across the highway?

Is the pick up rated to tow this large trailer??

Trailer crushes pickup on Highway 280

Posted: March 23, 2009 05:43 PM

Updated: March 24, 2009 09:07 AM


LEE COUNTY, AL (WTVM) - News Leader 9 has confirmed what caused a minor traffic backup on HIghway 280.

Around 3:15 p.m. near Lee Road 285, a trailer that was being hauled by a white pickup ended up on top of the driver--- crushing the pickup and trapping the driver inside.

Highway 280 east-bound was shut down for about five minutes so that the driver could be airlifted to emergency services.

The extent of the injuries nor the driver's name are not known at this time.

News Leader is following this story. We'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available.

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