Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.(trfnews.i234.me)  – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a semi-truck fire on eastbound I-94 near Fergus Falls late Tuesday morning. The semi, carrying hay bales, caught fire, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The driver, 64-year-old Gerald Bergen of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, was outside attending to the load when a trailer tire… Continue reading Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

Tire Blowout Leads to Serious Injury in Ward County Dump Truck Crash

Tire Blowout Leads to Serious Injury in Ward County Dump Truck Crash

Location: Highway 2, Mile Marker 128, approximately 16 miles west of Minot Date: May 21, 2024, approximately 10:42 AM CT Road Conditions: Dry Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Type: Single Vehicle Rollover Agencies Involved: NDHP, Ward County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington PD, Minot Community Ambulance, Berthold Fire/EMS Vehicle: 2000 Sterling Dump Truck Driver: Jeffrey Krout, 60, Towner,… Continue reading Tire Blowout Leads to Serious Injury in Ward County Dump Truck Crash