On Monday, September 12, 2016, a semi-truck carrying a full load of metal roof trusses wrecked on State Route 15 (also known as the Point Mountain Road) just uphill from the Bergoo Road (Route 26) turnoff.
In addition to truck wreckage and trusses scattered all over the place, the wreck caused a major mess with fuel and oil spilled on the road. Station One of the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department immediately responded and they were able to contain the fuel and oil spill before significant environmental damage was done. Clean up of the roof trusses lasted well into the afternoon of Tuesday, September 13, 2016, as observed by the editor of this blog at about 3:30 p.m. No serious injuries were reported from the accident.
The semi-truck is owned by Progressive Systems, Inc., with headquarters in Michigan. According to the company's website, they have "been involved in the design and manufacturing of light-gauge steel trusses for more than fifteen years. We utilize a simple symmetrical truss shape that allows for a maximum strength-to-weight ratio, creating a lighter truss for longer spans. By utilizing a U-shaped chord section, PSI is able to produce rigid designs that install quickly with less required bracing."
All photographs shown below are from the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.
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