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WATCH: Semi falls off overpass in fiery fatal accident, caught on dashcam

Last week it was reported that a trucker died when his semi fell off a Texas overpass. Now, dashcam footage has been released that shows the fiery accident.

The fatal accident occurred when the trucker’s big rig hit another vehicle, causing it to fall off the overpass and crash into the road below. The truck was heading northbound on U.S. Highway 75. Witnesses said the semi was on fire when it fell, and police said the driver was dead at the scene.

Watch the video from WFAA below:

According to FOX4 News, heavy black smoke from the accident could be seen for miles. Multiple firetrucks responded to the scene and were finally able to put out the fire. Cleanup crews worked into the night, and discovered that the trucker was hauling mail for USPS.

Photo from FOX4 News.
View original article on FOX4 News.

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