
Dramatic Rescue After Truck Plunges into River, Trailer Burns on I-81
Truck Driver Airlifted After Fiery I-81 Crash in Virginia A truck driver was seriously injured in a fiery crash on Interstate 81 in Virginia yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 4:30 pm near [Location to be determined]. According to the video posted by Trucking True Crime, the semi-truck's cab plunged into a river below the roadway, while the trailer caught fire. Numerous emergency responders from surrounding counties arrived on the scene. "Bystanders jumped into the river to rescue the truck driver," the video states. The driver was subsequently airlifted to a local hospital. His condition remains unknown at this time. The hazmat team was also called in to contain a diesel fuel spill into the river. The highway has since reopened, and police are investigating the cause of the accident. The video concludes with a plea for prayers for the driver and his family. This incident highlights the dangers faced by truck drivers and the importance of prompt emergency response in such situations.