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Major Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-70 Eastbound at Jennings Station Road
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – A multi-vehicle accident has occurred on Eastbound I-70 between Goodfellow Boulevard and Jennings Station Road, causing significant traffic disruptions and prompting an emergency response.
The crash involved four vehicles, including:
- A FedEx truck
- A semi-truck
- Two smaller passenger vehicles
Emergency crews are currently on the scene, working to assist those involved and manage the traffic flow.
Initial reports suggest that the accident has led to major delays in the area.
Motorists traveling in the vicinity are urged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes to reach their destinations.
Traffic is heavily impacted on Eastbound I-70, with congestion extending beyond the accident site.
For those with loved ones who may be traveling in the area, please check in on them to ensure their safety.
Drivers are reminded to stay cautious, reduce speed, and remain alert as road conditions may still be hazardous.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in this accident,” said a local official. “We urge everyone to exercise patience and caution as emergency crews work to clear the scene and provide assistance.”
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time traffic updates, consider using navigation apps or local traffic monitoring services.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. — A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas “TJ” Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting “pedophile protector” at the former president, an apparent reference to the administration’s handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told The Post. “But I am concerned about my job. I believe I’ve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.”
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is “a father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,” and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses “during this time of uncertainty.” Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabula’s actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.