Oscar Mayer Wienermobile flips onto its side after crash along suburban Chicago highway
Police say one of Oscar Mayer’s hot dog-shaped Wienermobiles ended up flipped onto its side after crashing on a suburban Chicago highway
One of Oscar Mayer's beloved hot dog-shaped vehicles, the Wienermobile, met an unfortunate fate on a highway in suburban Chicago. In a bizarre incident, the Wienermobile flipped onto its side after a collision, leaving people shocked and relieved that no one was injured.
The incident occurred when the Wienermobile collided with a car on Interstate 294, causing the driver to lose control and overcorrect, which led to the vehicle rolling onto its side near Oak Brook, Illinois, according to Illinois State Police.
Fortunately, despite the dramatic nature of the crash, no injuries were reported, showcasing the resilience of those involved. The crash did cause a temporary lane closure on northbound I-294 for over an hour as authorities worked to clear the scene.
A spokesperson for Oscar Mayer expressed gratitude that everyone walked away from the incident unharmed, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety.
Images from the scene showed the yellow and orange Wienermobile, slightly battered and bruised, being towed away on a flatbed truck, with visible damage to its iconic hot dog shape. The Wienermobile, a symbol of Oscar Mayer's creative marketing, has become a beloved fixture on roads across the country, and its mishap certainly caught the attention of many.
The incident occurred when the Wienermobile collided with a car on Interstate 294, causing the driver to lose control and overcorrect, which led to the vehicle rolling onto its side near Oak Brook, Illinois, according to Illinois State Police.
Fortunately, despite the dramatic nature of the crash, no injuries were reported, showcasing the resilience of those involved. The crash did cause a temporary lane closure on northbound I-294 for over an hour as authorities worked to clear the scene.
A spokesperson for Oscar Mayer expressed gratitude that everyone walked away from the incident unharmed, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety.
Images from the scene showed the yellow and orange Wienermobile, slightly battered and bruised, being towed away on a flatbed truck, with visible damage to its iconic hot dog shape. The Wienermobile, a symbol of Oscar Mayer's creative marketing, has become a beloved fixture on roads across the country, and its mishap certainly caught the attention of many.