DULUTH, GA — U.S. Postal Service officials in Atlanta are investigating an accident in which a truck carrying mail from Atlanta to Tampa, l was involved in an accident on south bound I-75, at approximately 3:15 a.m. this morning. 

Preliminary reports show that the vehicle, a tractor-trailer operating under contract to the Postal Service, was struck by a passenger vehicle near mile marker 117, in the vicinity of Pinehurst, GA.  While there were no reported injuries, occupants of the passenger vehicle were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

The collision resulted in a fire which destroyed all of the mail on board the truck.  The contents included a variety of mail destined for the Tampa/Ft Myers area.

“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating this accident along with the Georgia State Patrol,” said Atlanta District Manager Salvatore Vacca. “We are happy to report that there appears to be no serious injuries to either the contract driver or the occupants of the other vehicle. 

“Later today, we expect to have a more detailed report on the cause of the accident and some specifics on the mail that was destroyed. At that time, we will be able to provide information to our customers whose mail may have been on board this truck.”

Customers who believe their mail may have been impacted by this incident, or who have questions regarding the status of their mail, should contact Atlanta District Marketing at 770-717-3751.

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