Thanksgiving Day in Martin County on IH 20 found a flipped-over 18-wheeler that had crashed into a pickup truck near Stanton. Texas State Troopers on the truck accident scene were unloading the trailer to help clear the area. No news yet as to the nature of the injuries.
Overview It goes without saying that 18-wheelers are much heavier – and much larger – than family passenger cars. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. As for length, a combined tractor-trailer is generally about 70 feet long. Given the enormous weight and size of 18 wheelers, there is no room for…
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