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