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▸ August 19, 2024
Video date: August 18, 2024
In this video: Three crashes, four deaths and a hazmat leak bring the NTSB to Ohio to investigate; Tropical Storm Debby forces officials in North Carolina to delay opening a new toll road extension near Raleigh; California wants EPA approval for its diesel truck ban before election day.
Full description: Fiery crashes lead to four deaths and at least ten injuries, forcing a shut down of the Ohio Turnpike during rush hour August 15. A hazardous materials leak also impacted first responders. The National Transportation Safety Board is now heading up an investigation. Meanwhile, extreme flooding resulting from TS Debby has forced authorities to delay the opening the new Triangle Expressway extension. California is pushing EPA approval of its new diesel truck ban, set to take effect in twelve years. These stories and more, plus our weekly trivia.
