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Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Capital Region Bridge Strike, Explosion Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Capital Region Bridge Strike, Explosion
Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Capital Region Bridge Strike, Explosion A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized with severe burns after he crashed into a railroad bridge in the region, triggering a massive explosion and fire. The Schenectady County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Glenville on Maple Avenue. Fire officials said the truck, carrying individual containers of compressed natural gas, was too tall to clear the 10-foot-high steel truss overpass and exploded on impact. Photos and videos on social media show flames shooting up hundreds of feet into the air, as well as the truck’s cab gutted by fire. When emergency crews firs…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs
Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs Central Hudson customers are going to see higher-than-expected energy bills, the utility company is cautioning. Central Hudson issued an alert on Thursday, Feb. 10 advising customers that there will be an increase in supply prices for both electricity and natural gas in the region due to a series of factors. Natural gas bills are expected to be increased by approximately 19 percent, electricity bills are going up around 46 percent, and 29 percent for combination electric and natural gas bills. Related story - Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say The company cited a cold…

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by Zak Failla