A fatal accident on Interstate 25 caused major back ups, in Colorado, on Friday.
Authorities say that a full cement truck had a tire go flat as it was driving north on the freeway.
When the tire when flat, the load shifted, overturning the truck, and killing the driver.
Northbound traffic was shut down until late Friday as crews worked to clean up the fuel and concrete spill.
Traffic was detoured from County Line Road, exit 163, all the way to Castle Rock, via Highway 83, causing hours of delay as hundreds of vehicles packed onto the little country highway.
Southbound traffic was partially closed, for a short time, but had extremely slow times, as people all but stopped to see what was going on.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
1 Killed, 3 Injured, 3 Missing in Colorado Mudslide and Flooding
Pouring rain led to mudslides and flooding near Manitou Springs, Colorado, Friday evening.
Nearly one and a half inches of rain fell in about half an hour.
One person was killed and three more injured as the mud and water swept cars and buildings with it.
Another three people are missing.
Highway 24 was swamped with mud, while Highway 50 closed due to flooding.
Authorities are describing the damage as "significant" in Manitou Springs.
They expect much of the weekend to be spent cleaning up, clearing streets, and figuring out just how much damage was done.
Nearly one and a half inches of rain fell in about half an hour.
One person was killed and three more injured as the mud and water swept cars and buildings with it.
Another three people are missing.
Highway 24 was swamped with mud, while Highway 50 closed due to flooding.
Authorities are describing the damage as "significant" in Manitou Springs.
They expect much of the weekend to be spent cleaning up, clearing streets, and figuring out just how much damage was done.
4 Bodies Pulled From Connecticut Homes Struck by Plane
Late Friday night, four bodies were pulled from the burned out home struck by an airplane, in Connecticut.
As it crashed, the Rockwell International Turbo Commander 690B struck two homes, lighting them both on fire.
Two children were inside one of the homes and presumed to be two of the bodies.
The other two are though to belong to the pilot of the plane and his teenage son, who was a passenger on the plane.
Both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
As it crashed, the Rockwell International Turbo Commander 690B struck two homes, lighting them both on fire.
Two children were inside one of the homes and presumed to be two of the bodies.
The other two are though to belong to the pilot of the plane and his teenage son, who was a passenger on the plane.
Both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
56 Police Injured in Belfast Riot
Fifty-six police were injured during a riot in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The police were defending a republican parade from loyalist protesters.
Loyalists began attacking the officers, throwing bricks, bottles, fireworks, and pieces of glass and metal.
Police deployed two water cannons after the rioters began lighting cars on fire.
As officers began to go down with injuries, police fired plastic baton rounds into the mob, which helped regain control.
For the most part the police were successful in keeping the two sides apart, but some clashes between republicans and loyalists did occur, leaving two civilians injured.
The police were defending a republican parade from loyalist protesters.
Loyalists began attacking the officers, throwing bricks, bottles, fireworks, and pieces of glass and metal.
Police deployed two water cannons after the rioters began lighting cars on fire.
As officers began to go down with injuries, police fired plastic baton rounds into the mob, which helped regain control.
For the most part the police were successful in keeping the two sides apart, but some clashes between republicans and loyalists did occur, leaving two civilians injured.
Bus Crash in Morocco Kills 16 Royal Guardsmen
Sixteen members of Morocco's Royal Guard were killed when their bus plunged down a ravine.
Forty more were injured as the bus fell around six hundred feet.
Eight of those are in serious condition.
The Royal Guard is in charge of security for the royal family.
They were heading to al-Hoceima, to prepare for the king's visit.
Forty more were injured as the bus fell around six hundred feet.
Eight of those are in serious condition.
The Royal Guard is in charge of security for the royal family.
They were heading to al-Hoceima, to prepare for the king's visit.
Mount Rokatenda Kills 6 as it Erupts in Indonesia
Six people were killed when Mount Rokatenda erupted in Indonesia, on Saturday.
Ash was thrown well over a mile into the air, while lave streamed down into Rokirole village.
Around three thousand people were evacuated from Palue island.
The volcano had been becoming more active since October 2012.
Ash was thrown well over a mile into the air, while lave streamed down into Rokirole village.
Around three thousand people were evacuated from Palue island.
The volcano had been becoming more active since October 2012.
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