December 17, 2024

Semi truck's lift causes Rochester bridge crash and delays

Steve Smith

A semi truck crashed into a pedestrian bridge in Rochester, New York, on Tuesday, causing the bridge to collapse. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. at Eastman Business Park on Mount Read Boulevard.

The incident: The truck's lift was left in the "up" position as it went under the bridge, leading to the collapse. A sedan following the truck then collided with the fallen debris.

The driver of the sedan sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
There is currently no information available about the condition of the truck driver.

Impact: The accident has resulted in the road being closed in both directions for an extended period, reported News3LV.

The closure is expected to cause significant traffic delays as officials work to clear the debris and assess the damage.

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