Major Crashes Disrupt Traffic Across Multiple States

A series of major traffic accidents across several U.S. states over the weekend and into Monday led to significant injuries, fatalities, and widespread travel disruptions. In North Dakota, a two-vehicle crash in Petersburg left one passenger seriously injured. Colorado experienced two vehicle fires on Interstate 70, including a fatal collision involving a pickup and a semi, which disrupted holiday travel. In Johnston County, North Carolina, a wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on I-40, resulting in critical injuries and highway closures. Additional incidents in Iowa, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana further exacerbated traffic congestion, with disabled vehicles and multi-vehicle crashes reported. Authorities are continuing investigations and urge drivers to use caution, especially during busy travel periods.