highway accident
Freeway crash scene
A highway accident is a collision or crash occurring on a major road, typically involving motor vehicles at high speeds.
The term often implies greater severity than ordinary traffic accidents due to the speeds involved: Three lanes were closed after a highway accident.
News reports use the phrase to explain traffic delays or describe fatalities.
- crashSudden violent impact
- head-on collisionDirect front-to-front impact
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
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