A semi truck collided with a suspended dump bed on I-77 in Surry County, North Carolina, on January 27, 2025, around 8:45 p.m.
The scene: A dump truck had driven with its bed raised, which struck an overpass, ripping the bed off and leaving it hanging dangerously beneath the bridge.
- A following tractor-trailer hit the suspended dump bed and ended up trapped under the overpass.
- The driver of the semi truck sustained minor injuries.
- The dump truck driver was unharmed but charged for exceeding height limits.
By the numbers: The incident led to a shutdown of this stretch of I-77 for about five hours as crews worked to clear the scene and assess the damages.
Local firefighter teams responded to manage the situation, alongside rescue units that included the Central Surry Volunteer Fire Department, CC Camp, and Surry EMS.
The bridge is under review for structural damage, as reported by WXII12 News.
No timeline has been provided for any necessary repairs to the overpass at this time.