Published Jul 30, 20251 minute readRCMP officers confer at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover and its load of logs, on Wittenburg Road near Chaswood, NS Tuesday July 29, 2025. One person was taken to hospital by EHS with non-life threatening injuries. Photo by Tim Krochak /Chronicle HeraldArticle contentThe driver of a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs was taken to hospital after the rig rolled onto its side in Halifax County on Tuesday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe truck was traveling in the 2000 block of Wittenburg Road in Chaswood when the vehicle dropped onto the shoulder of the road while taking a turn at about 3:30 p.m., RCMP spokeswoman Mandy Edwards said.Article contentArticle contentAfter dropping onto the shoulder, the trailer tipped and overturned in the ditch. That caused trees to be pushed into power lines and ignite, but the fire didn’t spread.Article contentThe driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.Article contentHalifax Fire and Nova Scotia Power also responded to the incident.Article contentThe investigation is continuing.Article contentArticle content
Truck crashes, launching logs into power lines in Halifax County
