Explosion Survivor’s Home Destroyed, Firefighter Killed – GoFundMe Started

Sterling, VA – A devastating explosion occurred at a house in Sterling, Virginia, resulting in the death of a Loudoun County firefighter, injuries to 12 individuals, and the loss of all possessions for homeowner Kelley Woods. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Woods in the wake of the tragic event, which saw the loss of everything she owned. The explosion, which took place on Friday, also claimed the life of 45-year-old volunteer firefighter …

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Illinois Tanker Truck Crash: Federal Official Suspects Fatal Accident Started with Attempted Pass

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of five individuals in a devastating accident that occurred on Friday night. The crash involving the chemical-laden truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia took place on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, a small community approximately 110 miles northeast of St. Louis. According to federal transportation official Tom Chapman, the accident may have been initiated when another vehicle attempted to pass the tanker …

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