Route 94 Re-Opens After Coal Truck Accident
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Updated: 12:52 PM Mar 15, 2010
Route 94 Re-Opens After Coal Truck Accident
Route 94 is now back open to traffic after a coal accident early Monday morning.
Posted: 8:15 AM Mar 15, 2010
Reporter: Anna Baxter
Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com
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UPDATE @ 11:00am
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Route 94 is now back open to traffic.


UPDATE @ 8:40am
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Route 94 could be closed for at least two more hours after a coal accident early Monday morning.

The accident happened just before 8:00 a.m. Monday along Route 94 in Lens Creek near the entrance ramp of Interstate 77.

Firefighters tell WSAZ.com the driver of a coal truck was exiting Interstate 77 when he collided with another coal truck that was traveling north on Route 94.

One of the drivers was hurt, but he refused medical treatment.

If you're traveling north on Route 94, you can still get on Interstate 77.

Route 94 is expected to be closed for at least two more hours until crews clear the roadway.

Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.


ORIGINAL STORY
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident involving two coal trucks.

The accident happened just before 8:00 a.m. Monday along Route 94 in Lens Creek near the entrance ramp of Interstate 77.

Kanawha County 911 Dispatchers tell WSAZ.com Route 94 is shutdown to traffic. Drivers are urged to avoid the area because traffic is already backed up.

No word on injuries.

We have a crew on the way to the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.

Latest Comments

Posted by: j k on Mar 20, 2010 at 05:29 PM

i live in hernshaw and drive a coal truck , if you would set along the road where all these red lights r at you would see that they are not timed for large trucks to stop, the only light thats is, is at the mouth of cabin creek. i dont condone unsafe driving but from experience most of these trucks arent going as fast as they look and sound. this accident was just stupid driving. and for people like patrick, let him set in the dark and no internet and see how fast he starts pushing for more coal and coal trucks. dont set back and complain until you know all the facts about coal trucks. its easy to set and listen and watch the news, and hear what they think they know. the people bring you the news are like car salespersons they can make anything sound believable.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 16, 2010 at 10:58 PM

here we go on the dust off coal trucks, blah blah blah... What about the young punks who has NO exaust on their vehicles, what about the speeders who thinks they are above the law that travels in that area? what about the ones in suits who is late for a meeting, or searching for service on their cells? There is tons of other people out there drives dangerous, not just the coal trucks, this just gives u a reason to gripe and complain... There is also build up of sand, dirt, and broken down salt on the sides of the roads too, that causes a lot of dust when trucks pass it, it blows everywhere, BUT yet you still say its ALL coal.. GO FIGURE! do some research before you throw stones mr glass house.
Posted by: Bev on Mar 16, 2010 at 10:32 PM

I have been driving a Schoolbus for 22 yrs.I have more problems with people in their cars running my Bus lights then I do any Coal Truck.People when those yellow lights are on that means I'm going to stop not for you to go faster so you can beat the lights 7 maybe kill a child.THANKS TO ALL YOU COAL TRUCK DRIVERS THAT REALIZE THAT.
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