PETERSBURG, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A harrowing incident unfolded Thursday night on Highway 2 near Petersburg, some 46 miles west of Grand Forks, leaving a semi-truck driver from Grand Forks seriously injured.
According to reports from the patrol, a 47-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was operating a Peterbilt truck hauling a refrigerated trailer when tragedy struck. The semi-truck veered off the curve near the railroad overpass on Highway 2, causing it to tip onto its side.
The force of the crash caused the load from the trailer to crash into the cab, resulting in severe injuries to the driver. Emergency responders swiftly transported the injured driver to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks for urgent medical attention.
As the community awaits updates on the driver’s condition, authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details regarding the cause of the incident remain under scrutiny by law enforcement.
Stay tuned for further developments on this ongoing investigation.