January 29, 2025

Tanker overturns on curve, spills liquid fertilizer on highway

Steve Smith

A tanker truck hauling liquid fertilizer flipped on an Iowa interstate curve, spilling its cargo across the road on January 28, 2025.

What happened: The driver attempted to accelerate through a curve, causing the truck to overturn.

The load shifted due to speed, resulting in the notorious "too fast for the curve" physics many truckers are familiar with.
The video of the incident shows the truck sliding across both lanes.

Viewer reaction: A witness commented, "I've driven tankers, and it’s called responsible driving, not hot dawging it."

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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