NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE TANKER TRUCK FIRE THAT LED TO BRIDGE COLLAPSE NEAR DETROIT

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Title: NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE TANKER TRUCK FIRE THAT LED TO BRIDGE COLLAPSE NEAR DETROIT

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                       NTSB ADVISORY
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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

July 16, 2009

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NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE TANKER TRUCK FIRE THAT
LED TO BRIDGE COLLAPSE NEAR DETROIT

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The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a
three-member team to investigate yesterday's multiple-
vehicle accident that resulted in a fire and bridge
collapse.

At about 8:10 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 15, 2009, a tanker
truck carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline
rolled over on the northbound lanes of I-75 in Hazel Park,
Michigan. Following the rollover, the tanker-truck was
struck by a tractor-trailer, which was followed by a large
fire under a bridge, ultimately leading to its collapse.
Three injuries have been reported.

Senior Highway Safety Investigator Pete Kotowski is the
Investigator-in-Charge and will lead the NTSB team.

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NTSB Media Contact: Peter Knudson
peter.knudson@xxxxxxxx
(202) 314-6100

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