Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

mahatmakanejeeves

(66,426 posts)
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 07:37 AM Aug 11

Alexandria firefighters help rescue driver trapped under tractor-trailer on Beltway

News
Alexandria firefighters help rescue driver trapped under tractor-trailer on Beltway

By Ryan Belmore
Published August 11, 2025 at 6:00AM
Updated August 11, 2025 at 6:31AM


Alexandria firefighters responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on the Capital Beltway near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge early Sunday morning, rescuing a driver who became trapped underneath a tractor-trailer. (via Alexandria Fire Department)

Alexandria firefighters responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on the Capital Beltway near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge early Sunday morning, rescuing a driver who became trapped underneath a tractor-trailer.

The accident occurred just before 6 a.m. on the Maryland side of the bridge, according to a Facebook post from Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. IAFF Local 2141. When crews arrived, they found one vehicle pinned under the rear of the tractor-trailer with the driver trapped inside.

{snip}
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Alexandria firefighters help rescue driver trapped under tractor-trailer on Beltway (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 11 OP
Well that explains all the commotion and traffic. Oopsie Daisy Aug 11 #1
Following a vehicle with more than 32 times the control surfaces on their tires than an auto, is very risky business. marble falls Aug 11 #3
Tailgating semis can be hell on a car. Amazing he can be rescued. marble falls Aug 11 #2

Oopsie Daisy

(6,577 posts)
1. Well that explains all the commotion and traffic.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 07:42 AM
Aug 11

Even though the official cause of the accident remains "unknown"... it's easy to make an educated guess.

marble falls

(67,652 posts)
3. Following a vehicle with more than 32 times the control surfaces on their tires than an auto, is very risky business.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 07:44 AM
Aug 11
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Virginia»Alexandria firefighters h...