April 05, 2025

Big rig hits low bridge, spills candy in Pennsylvania

Steve Smith

Big rig hits low bridge, spills candy in Pennsylvania

A candy-filled day took a turn on April 3rd in Pennsylvania when a big rig hit a low clearance bridge, spilling its sweet load across the road.

The incident: Happened on South Flowers Mill Road in Middletown Township. The bridge clearance was marked at just 9'9", not tall enough for the semi's trailer.

The impact tore the trailer into two, leaving candy scattered everywhere.
Fortunately, nobody got hurt in the accident.

Police comment: "The neon signs indicating clearance aren't a challenge," quipped the Middletown Township Police Department, reminding drivers of the height restrictions.

Additional hit: This wasn't the only headache for the day - there were actually two bridge strikes in the area, keeping local officers busy.

Though this clean-up might have been a sugary task, everyone walked away unscathed.

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