LAUGHLIN, Nev. — The Nevada Highway Patrol said an 18-wheel car hauler hit two cars before falling into the Colorado River.NHP Trooper Kevin Honea said the hauler lost its brakes at about 3 p.m. on State Route 163 at Casino Drive in Laughlin.
It was not known if the hauler was carrying any cars at the time.Honea said the two drivers of the cars the hauler hit were transported to the hospital in unknown conditions.He said the driver of the truck was fished out of the river and is doing fine.
Fuel from the truck leaked into the river, but the extent of the spill is not yet known.
The Laughlin bridge over the river has been closed until further notice. All travelers in and out of Laughlin from Bullhead City/Fort Mojave are advised to use the Avi Bridge as an alternate route.
West Coast 911 firefighting news info and photos by Larry Tunforss, Bullhead City Fire PIO
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