Richland County, ND (May 31, 2025) – A collision involving a semi-truck hauling corn and a utility pickup disrupted traffic Thursday morning at the intersection of County Road 8 and County Road 81.

According to reports, the crash occurred around 9 a.m. when the semi-truck failed to stop at the intersection and collided with a pickup truck pulling a trailer. The impact caused the semi to overturn, spilling nearly 40,000 pounds of corn onto the roadway.

While the occupants of the pickup were not injured, the semi driver suffered a head laceration. Cleanup crews spent nearly three hours clearing the scene and the road was later reopened to traffic. Authorities are urging motorists to remain vigilant, especially at rural intersections, and ensure they come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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