Rescuers rescued the driver of a semi-truck that hangs off a bridge in Kentucky.
After a truck crashed and hung over the edge of a bridge, rescuers rescued the driver.
First responders from Louisville are on the scene of a collision on Kentucky’s Clark Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Ohio River. The semi-truck went through the guardrail barrier of the bridge and hung over the water.
Local time, the first crash was reported at 12:15. According to local sources, the vehicle was travelling north on the bridge when it reportedly crossed the lane and collided with the guardrail.
In a thrilling video, the driver is lifted to safety by a first responder who is lowered to the semi truck from a ladder.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, an accident on a bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, resulted in the rescue of a driver from a semi-truck that was hanging over the Ohio River. (WDRB)
The truck’s trailer was spotted jammed on the bridge’s beams, preventing it from plummeting into the river below. Additionally, the truck’s hood burst apart, revealing itself hanging from the cab.
“Sysco,” a food delivery company, is named on the truck’s trailer and cab, which were unharmed throughout the rescue.
Sysco’s spokeswoman commended the rescuers for their efforts.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokeswoman said, “Sysco is incredibly thankful to rescue services and law enforcement who swiftly and safely resolved the accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge today.”
On Friday, a semi-truck driver in Kentucky was rescued after it crashed through a railing barrier on the Clark Memorial Bridge and dangled dangerously over the Ohio River.(Source: Fox News)
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“We are grateful that our Sysco colleague is safe and acknowledge the bravery of the first responders in saving our driver. At Sysco, safety comes first, and we’re working with the police inquiry.”
The truck crossed lanes and crashed through the railing after a motor vehicle collision, according to officials.