A cement truck driver was rushed to the hospital after an alarming crash on Interstate 93 in Concord, NH, where the vehicle went off-course and rammed into more than a dozen parked cars, state police said. In a chaotic scene that unfolded on the southbound lanes of the highway, the New Hampshire State Police reported via X page that the driver's condition was being evaluated after the crash.
Troopers investigating after a cement truck veered off I-93 SB in Concord and hit more than a dozen parked vehicles. Driver taken to hospital. Appears none of the vehicles hit were occupied. More info to follow. #NHSP pic.twitter.com/hhGLmBZiQ7
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) March 25, 2024
According to the state troopers' preliminary investigation, the mixer truck driver lost control, which sent the heavy vehicle barrelling through a parking area hitting vehicles along its path. Miraculously, none of the smashed vehicles were occupied at the time of the accident. The exact number of the cars hit was not immediately disclosed, but state police confirm it exceeds a dozen.
Investigation teams at the scene were combing through the wreckage to understand what precipitated the vehicular chaos on a busy weekday. The state police have not yet released additional details on what led the driver to veer off the road, but they have assured the public that more information will follow as their probe advances.
The accident caused significant disruptions along the highway, with images on social media showcasing a string of damaged vehicles and the cement truck amidst the debris. While the driver's identity has not been disclosed, officials have stated that hospitalization was necessary given the circumstances. As clean-up crews worked to clear the area, state police urged drivers to approach with caution and patience. Officials continue to investigate the crash and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
