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Edgar Earl Davis IV killed in Trussville industrial accident at Infinite Precast
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — An Odenville man was killed Wednesday morning in an industrial accident at a precast concrete manufacturing facility in Trussville.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Edgar Earl Davis IV, who died from blunt force trauma sustained in the incident.
According to Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, the accident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 8:29 a.m. in the 7500 block of Commerce Circle.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but Davis was pronounced dead at 8:47 a.m.
Davis, described as a husband and father of two young daughters, was employed at the facility at the time of the accident.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Trussville Police Department.
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Multiple Injuries Reported After Passenger Transport Vehicle Strikes Gate at Dulles International Airport
DULLES, Va. — Several passengers were injured Sunday after a mobile lounge, also known as a “People Mover,” collided with a gate at Washington Dulles International Airport, authorities confirmed.
According to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the incident occurred as the People Mover was transporting passengers from an arriving flight to Concourse D. While approaching the docking area, the vehicle reportedly struck the building at an angle, resulting in multiple injuries among those onboard.
Emergency medical personnel from MWAA Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the scene and began assessing the injured passengers.
Officials said several individuals were being evaluated for their injuries, though an exact number and the extent of those injuries have not yet been released.
An airport spokesperson stated that despite the incident, overall airport operations remained normal and no significant service disruptions were reported.
The People Mover vehicles, an iconic feature of Dulles International Airport since its early years, are primarily used to transport passengers between terminals, particularly for international arrivals and departures.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the collision, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.