Truck Driver Rescued from Dangling Semi Over Ohio River
TL;DR
A tractor-trailer was left dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River after being struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, prompting a dramatic rescue of the driver. The truck driver was unharmed, but three other cars were involved in the crash, with two people taken to the hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised, and officials expected to open it Saturday evening.
Topics:nationaccidents-and-rescues#accidents-and-rescues#bridge-accident#dramatic-rescue#louisville#ohio-river#vehicle-collision
- The semi driver rescued dangling from a bridge had been struck by an oncoming vehicle: mayor Yahoo! Voices
- Firefighter Rescues Driver in Truck Hanging Over Kentucky Bridge The New York Times
- Lexington Fire Department reacts to Louisville bridge rescue WKYT
- Truck driver pulled to safety after crash leaves vehicle dangling over bridge across Ohio River The Associated Press
- Semi truck hanging off Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville WLKY Louisville
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