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55-year-old Ignatius Techie killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-65 in Hoover
A Maryland man was killed early Tuesday morning after an 18-wheeler left the roadway and crashed off Interstate 65 in Hoover, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ignatius Anguh Techie, 55, of Bladensburg, Maryland.
The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 65 near the U.S. 31 exit.
According to the Hoover Police Department, the tractor-trailer ran off the interstate for reasons still under investigation, traveled down an embankment, and came to rest in a wooded area adjacent to the highway.
Techie, who was riding as a passenger in the 18-wheeler, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:10 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Grandview Medical Center for treatment.
Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Hoover Police Department, and no additional details have been released at this time.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.