A truck carrying an excavator collided with an overhead bridge, authorities had to close a major highway while workers attempted to secure the area.
Portion of the excavator struck the underside of a bridge that crossed the highway while it was being moved on the back of a truck.
Traffic came to a complete stop as a result of the impact, and drivers were advised to stay away from the area and anticipate severe delays.
The precise location and time of the collision have not been made public by authorities and details regarding the driver’s and any passengers conditions have not been verified.
Road and emergency personnel have been attempting to remove the truck and excavator from the road.
Before permitting traffic to resume, authorities are also expected to inspect the bridge’s structure because even small impacts can cause safety issues for cars passing underneath.
Drivers have been advised to use alternate routes whenever possible and to obey traffic control directives.
Because traffic can quickly build up when a key corridor is taken offline, drivers approaching the closure have been advised to factor in longer travel times especially during peak periods.
Heavy machinery transportation, which frequently necessitates route planning to account for bridge clearances and overhead structures, is expected to come under renewed scrutiny as a result of the crash.
Strict regulations apply to oversized and overheight loads and operators usually have to make sure that equipment is fastened and positioned to remain within the permitted height range.
The highway’s reopening date has not been confirmed. Until the car is removed and the bridge is deemed safe for traffic, the route is anticipated to stay closed.
