Friday, February 27, 2015

TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK CARRYING MCDONALD’S MEALS FLIPPED ON THE SOUTHBOUND SIDE NEAR WEST PASSAIC STREET, STRIKING THE CORNER OF A BUILDING AND TAKING DOWN SEVERAL POWER LINES.




FEBRUARY 26, 2015

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. (WABC)

Route 17 in New Jersey has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling McDonald's meals flipped, closing part of the southbound highway for nearly six hours.

Around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, the vehicle flipped on the southbound side near West Passaic Street, striking the corner of a building and taking down several power lines.

The vehicle has been pulled into a parking lot. Crews worked to clear the scene and remove items from the truck, which was towed into a nearby parking lot.
Hundreds of prepackaged meals, including Happy Meals and breakfast sandwiches, were off loaded after the morning commute ended. There are no reports of serious injuries. 

The cause of the wreck is unclear and is under investigation.  Excessive speed, evasive moves, blown tires, etc will cause such types of flip over accidents.