Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A fiery two-vehicle crash on I-29 in Cass County, North Dakota, shut down northbound lanes for nearly four hours early Friday morning.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 2:33 AM at mile marker 67, when a 2000 Kenworth truck driven by a 72-year-old man from Brainerd, MN, was struck from behind by a commercial vehicle (CMV) hauling a cattle trailer. The impact caused both trucks to come to a stop on the roadway, with the cattle hauler bursting into flames moments later.
The 66-year-old driver from Forrest, Manitoba, managed to escape the burning vehicle before it became fully engulfed. He sustained minor injuries and was transported by Sanford Ambulance to a nearby hospital.
Key Crash Details:
- Road & Weather Conditions: Clear and dry
- Crash Type: Rear-end collision
- Injuries: 66-year-old driver (minor injuries, hospitalized)
- Traffic Impact: Northbound lanes blocked until 6:18 AM
- Investigation: NDHP, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo Fire Department
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and charges are pending as authorities continue their investigation.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News
