Concrete Truck Rollover

DRH · 11-20-2007, 03:02 PM

A fully loaded concrete truck apparently skidded on the snowy road surface and rolled over on Rt. 11 in West Alton this morning, just west of the Minge Cove Rd. intersection. The rear of the concrete truck landed on the cab of a pickup truck, but the driver of the pickup truck is reportedly going to be OK. Rt. 11 has been closed for hours. A large tow truck with a crane is being brought in to right the truck so the road can be reopened.

Here are two photos taken at approximately 12:00 noon:

Here are two additional photos taken at approximately 3:00 PM.

Lin · 11-20-2007, 06:13 PM

Good photos DRH, that blocked the street for a while.

mcdude · 11-20-2007, 07:16 PM

Wow...things look pretty slick in West Alton today....and it's pretty curvy through there. Thanks for the shots. McD

idigtractors · 11-20-2007, 07:59 PM

Looks as if the road is covered only where the traffic was stopped from going through. It really doesn't look as if it was slippery road conditions that helped this truck to tip over.

DRH · 11-20-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by idigtractors

Looks as if the road is covered only where the traffic was stopped from going through. It really doesn't look as if it was slippery road conditions that helped this truck to tip over.

The accident happened around 10 AM this morning when all the roads in this area were snow-covered. By noon, when I shot my first photos, a DOT sand truck had been allowed to come close to the accident site and lay down some sand. When the accident actually occurred, Rt. 11 was likely covered with a layer of snow like all the other roads in the area. Now, as for the speed of the concrete truck, I suppose that's for law enforcement to determine.

Aquadeziac · 11-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Anyone wanna buy a biiiiiggg concrete block??

Coolbreeze · 11-20-2007, 09:47 PM

Did you ever see the episode of mythbusters blowing up the concrete truck? Pretty cool. I Hope the drivers are ok, sore I'm sure.

LIforrelaxin · 11-21-2007, 01:47 AM

I think they are going to need Mike Rowe, it seems to me as a "Dirty Job" he serviced a concrete truck, cleaning out the dried cemment on an episode....

On the flipside I hope everyone involved is ok, with out any long term side effects

SIKSUKR · 11-21-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze

Did you ever see the episode of mythbusters blowing up the concrete truck? Pretty cool. I Hope the drivers are ok, sore I'm sure.

Just watched it the other night.The first few attempts hardley make a dent.That last one though.WOW!!

Blue Thunder · 11-21-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DRH

A fully loaded concrete truck apparently skidded on the snowy road surface and rolled over on Rt. 11 in West Alton this morning, just west of the Minge Cove Rd. intersection. The rear of the concrete truck landed on the cab of a pickup truck, but the driver of the pickup truck is reportedly going to be OK. Rt. 11 has been closed for hours. A large tow truck with a crane is being brought in to right the truck so the road can be reopened.

Not that it matters, but those Oshkosh front load mixers carry eleven yards of concrete. If it were full there would be a lot more on the ground.
Also important to note the safety precautions taken by the Police and Tow truck guys. They had the local utility put safety "hose" on the primary power lines (picture#3) just in case the boom of the tow truck came in contact. Nice work.

BT

DRH · 11-21-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Not that it matters, but those Oshkosh front load mixers carry eleven yards of concrete. If it were full there would be a lot more on the ground.

Thanks for the info, BT. "Fully loaded" was a comment made by someone at the scene from the concrete company, but it appeared that only a very small amount of concrete spilled out of the truck.

mcdude · 11-21-2007, 11:21 AM

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SteveA · 11-21-2007, 11:33 AM

From the LSP email newsletter.

"Yesterday we had our first measurable snowfall. Just a few inches. However, as usual the hill out front iced up and there were several accidents. Traffic backed up and Rte 11 was closed for a short time. A large gasoline tanker was partially jackknifed at the LSP entrance. He got somewhat straightened out but could go no further due to the ice."

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11-20-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 1,211 Thanked 678 Times in 180 Posts	Concrete Truck Rollover A fully loaded concrete truck apparently skidded on the snowy road surface and rolled over on Rt. 11 in West Alton this morning, just west of the Minge Cove Rd. intersection. The rear of the concrete truck landed on the cab of a pickup truck, but the driver of the pickup truck is reportedly going to be OK. Rt. 11 has been closed for hours. A large tow truck with a crane is being brought in to right the truck so the road can be reopened. Here are two photos taken at approximately 12:00 noon: Here are two additional photos taken at approximately 3:00 PM. __________________ DRH Last edited by DRH; 11-20-2007 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Added two additional photos.

11-20-2007, 06:13 PM	#2
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Good photos DRH, that blocked the street for a while. __________________ Lin

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LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 1,064 Thanked 912 Times in 539 Posts	Dirty Jobs I think they are going to need Mike Rowe, it seems to me as a "Dirty Job" he serviced a concrete truck, cleaning out the dried cemment on an episode.... On the flipside I hope everyone involved is ok, with out any long term side effects __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

11-21-2007, 11:33 AM	#13
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	More Trouble on Rt 11 - LSP From the LSP email newsletter. "Yesterday we had our first measurable snowfall. Just a few inches. However, as usual the hill out front iced up and there were several accidents. Traffic backed up and Rte 11 was closed for a short time. A large gasoline tanker was partially jackknifed at the LSP entrance. He got somewhat straightened out but could go no further due to the ice." __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

11-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,343 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,033 Times in 480 Posts	Wow...things look pretty slick in West Alton today....and it's pretty curvy through there. Thanks for the shots. McD

11-20-2007, 07:59 PM	#4
idigtractors Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 248 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Looks as if the road is covered only where the traffic was stopped from going through. It really doesn't look as if it was slippery road conditions that helped this truck to tip over.

11-20-2007, 09:47 PM	#7
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Did you ever see the episode of mythbusters blowing up the concrete truck? Pretty cool. I Hope the drivers are ok, sore I'm sure.

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