A tractor-trailer carrying over $200,000 worth of refrigerated ham crashed into a ditch during a rainstorm near Maryville, Missouri, causing significant traffic delays on U.S. Highway 71 on April 24th. Despite the efforts of three tow crews who worked for hours to salvage the perishable goods, only about 38 percent of the 36,000-pound load was…
A tractor-trailer carrying over $200,000 worth of refrigerated ham crashed into a ditch during a rainstorm near Maryville, Missouri, causing significant traffic delays on U.S. Highway 71 on April 24th. Despite the efforts of three tow crews who worked for hours to salvage the perishable goods, only about 38 percent of the 36,000-pound load was deemed safe by the Nodaway County Health Department due to damage and temperature issues. The health inspector noted the challenging nature of such incidents and commended the towing company’s extensive efforts to recover what they could.