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Semi-Truck Rollover Dumps Diesel, Oil, Salmon on Seward Highway

7/5/2026

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A semi-truck rollover on the Seward Highway near Mile 15 north of Seward dumped diesel fuel, oil and thousands of salmon onto the road.
Alaska State Troopers said the road reopened around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Two occupants were taken to Seward Providence Medical Center for minor injuries.
Investigators determined the driver was traveling too fast for conditions, ruled out intoxication and warned motorists to avoid the area because no detour existed.

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A semi-truck rollover on the Seward Highway near Mile 15 north of Seward dumped diesel fuel, oil and thousands of salmon onto the road.
Alaska State Troopers said the road reopened around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Two occupants were taken to Seward Providence Medical Center for minor injuries.
Investigators determined the driver was traveling too fast for conditions, ruled out intoxication and warned motorists to avoid the area because no detour existed.