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My home state of Vermont is known for its world-class skiers, world-renowned maple syrup, and some of the world’s finest granite. And today I learned it has tow truck drivers with rigs big enough to pull 50,000-pound boulders out of ditches. That last one came in handy when a semi truck rolled over in Irasburg, leaving behind a half-buried slab of pure, immovable rock.

A trucker, a Vermont road, and a rock-solid problem

The crash happened on Route 58 when “a truck driver from Quebec lost control and overturned,” according to WCAX. The trailer’s cargo? A 50,000-pound slab of Vermont granite, which promptly went where all heavy things go—straight down.

That rock wasn’t just sitting on the road, waiting to be picked up. By the time crews got to it, it was “halfway below ground.” Granite is used to make some of the world’s strongest monuments, but this piece nearly became a permanent landmark at the intersection of Guyette Road and Lake Region Road.

The Vermont DMV confirmed that while “the tractor trailer was significantly damaged,” the driver walked away unharmed. The same could not be said for the road, which now had a very stubborn new feature.

B&B Towing to the rescue—one rock at a time

Enter B&B Towing & Recovery. If you need a Prius towed, these aren’t the guys you call. But if you’ve got a 50,000-pound chunk of Vermont’s finest stone lodged in the earth, they’ve got just the multi-axle crane rig for the job.

First step? Dig. The WCAX report confirmed that crews had to unearth the rock before they could even attempt to move it. “Crews dug it up and lifted it.” Simple in words, but moving a 25-ton boulder is no small feat.

Once they freed the slab from its impromptu grave, B&B’s heavy-duty recovery trucks took over. With enough cables, cranes, and raw horsepower, the rock finally rolled out of its roadside resting place.

Local Facebook commenters weren’t surprised. One fan of the company posted, “Was wondering if ‘that was you’… of course it was!!” Another simply wrote, “Nice job guys!”

From quarry to catastrophe to… who knows?

Vermont granite is famous worldwide. It’s used for countertops, memorials, and high-end architecture. But this particular slab took a detour. What happens now? Maybe it gets sent back to its buyer. Maybe it’s resold. At least no one in Irasburg is stuck with a very unique driveway decoration. One thing’s for sure: Vermont’s towing crews don’t take anything for granite. See WCAX’s coverage in the video below:

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.