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Tractor-Trailer Accident Causes $800,000 Dime Spill on Texas Highway

Millions of dimes spilled onto a Texas highway due to a tractor-trailer rollover accident, prompting a lengthy cleanup and highway closure.

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  1. Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls

    The spillage led to the closure of a portion of the southbound lanes of U.S. 287 in Alvord for about half a day as workers got on their hands and knees to pick up the coins in addition to using brooms and shovels and large industrial vacuums.

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  2. Truck spills $800,000 in dimes on Texas highway: Watch the coin toss cleanup

    Authorities did not specify who was operating the truck, why it was carrying thousands of loose dimes and what the destination was.

    Truck spills $800,000 in dimes on Texas highway: Watch the coin toss cleanup

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Updated: May 1st, 2025, 6:32 PM ET

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In Alvord, Texas, a tractor-trailer transporting $800,000 in dimes rolled over early Tuesday, scattering millions of coins across U.S. 287. The incident necessitated a partial highway closure for cleanup, which required workers to collect the coins using various tools, including vacuums. The driver and a passenger were hospitalized, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the rollover remains under investigation, with officials unsure if all coins were recovered, especially after heavy rain potentially washed some away.


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