A semi-truck incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Lincoln Park, Michigan, as a semi attempted to drive under a railroad bridge, resulting in a shipping container coming off the truck.
The scene: It all happened just before 10 a.m. on Southfield Road, near Interstate 75. Video footage shows the truck making its way under the bridge, causing the top of the container to hit the structure. This impact resulted in the container being displaced off the trailer and landing on the road.
- The container was left in a roadside lane, almost centered.
- Despite the disruption, no one was injured during the event.
Inspection needed: The Michigan Department of Transportation quickly assessed the bridge and deemed it safe for travel. However, as a cautious measure, both a bridge specialist and a railroad inspector are scheduled to review the bridge structure more closely reported 7 News Detroit.
This incident reminds us of the complexities faced by truckers as they skillfully navigate various routes and terrains across the country.