September 20, 2024

Semi-truck stuck under low bridge in Grants, New Mexico

Steve Smith

Semi-truck stuck under low bridge in Grants, New Mexico

A semi-truck got stuck under a low bridge in Grants, New Mexico, on Wednesday night, causing significant damage to the trailer and some street closures.

The big picture: The accident took place on September 18th on Fifth Street, between Santa Fe Avenue and San Jose Drive. The truck driver attempted to drive beneath a railroad bridge but got caught, damaging both the bridge's structure and the trailer.

Road closure details:

Fifth Street remains closed for cleanup operations.
Authorities are assessing the bridge for structural integrity before allowing train traffic to resume.

No injuries: Fortunately, no one was hurt in the crash, as reported by KOB.

The incident is under investigation.

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