Collision between garbage truck and vehicle close to Smyrna residence ignites blaze
A developing story is unfolding in Smyrna, Georgia, where a garbage truck crash occurred in the West Haven subdivision off Cooper Lake Road on Wednesday afternoon.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a garbage truck and a car. The crash happened when two workers lost control of the garbage truck while it was running its route. As a result, the truck rolled down a hill, hitting a car and a tree.
Unfortunately, one of the workers sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, while the other worker remained uninjured. The fire that resulted from the crash spread to a nearby house, but fortunately, the two people who were inside the home at the time of the crash were unharmed.
The truck and car caught fire after the crash, causing further damage. The fire department was promptly called to the scene, and they managed to extinguish the flames. However, the fire had already spread to the house, causing significant damage.
At this time, the name of the accident victim or the company for which the waste truck drivers worked is not provided. The authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.
This incident occurred in Cobb County, Georgia, and the community is asked to stay tuned for updates as the situation develops. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
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