Is it possible that you were not aware of the fiery collision on I-77 North on Thursday morning. Thursday morning brought bad news about a road accident between a dumptruck and an ODOT vehicle (Ohio Department of Transportation).
The ODOT vehicle was northbound on the northbound lanes when the dump truck headed toward I-77 North struck the ODOT vehicle at 7 AM. An explosion followed the collision and the highway technician suffered serious injuries. People living in the United States were concerned about the 77 North Accident.
Ground reports on the accident!
A collision between two vehicles caused several lanes to be blocked on I-77 Summit County on Thursday morning. After a collision between the ODOT vehicle, and the northbound dumptruck, there was an explosion that resulted in a crash.
The local Sherriff reports that around 7 AM, the dump truck traveling north collided with the ODOT vehicle. The accident took place just a few miles from Akron Canton Airport (Green, United States).
The explosion caused both cars to catch fire. The rescue team arrived at the scene, saved the drivers and took them to the hospital.
How was the North Accident possible?
Deputies and first responders on the scene reported that the team rescued both drivers and they were taken to the hospital for further treatment. The injuries to the driver of the dump truck were serious but not life-threatening. Gery Noirot (ODOT District 4) said that the driver of the dump truck was also injured.
CCTV footage shows that the dump truck driver was seen driving off the road and directly hitting the ODOT trucks. However, the driver wasn’t seen trying to steer the truck out of the way to avoid the 77 North Accident. ODOT workers were trying to pick up equipment, when they saw their truck collided with a dumptruck heading north.
To find out the truth, an investigation is underway. A witness said that drivers are now more focused on other things than the roadways.
Does the Accident Have a Cause?
According to Sherriff’s initial reports, no causality was reported after the collision. ODOT officers described it as a miracle that their employee survived the collision and crash on Thursday morning.
Many people suffered serious injuries in 77 North Accident. Both drivers suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital. The highway workers suffered injuries as well and were also taken to hospital. However, the sheriff was not present at the accident site and did not report any causalities. You can read the details to get a better understanding.
Conclusion
At 7 AM on Thursday, a road accident blocked several lanes and caused chaos on the highway. Fortunately, there have not been any reported injuries. ODOT workers and drivers suffered serious injuries in this 77 North Accident. The investigation into Thursday’s accident is ongoing.
