Dramatic Rescue: Semi-Truck Hangs Off Bridge, Driver Saved After Collision

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A crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville left a semi-truck hanging off the bridge, with the driver needing rescue. The crash was caused by a vehicle hitting a stalled car, losing control, and colliding with the semi-truck. The driver of the first vehicle sustained serious injuries and the bridge is expected to reopen for vehicle traffic by 6 p.m. on Saturday, with most of the damage contained to the sidewalk area and not affecting the bridge's structural integrity.
Topics:nation#clark-memorial-bridge#crash#kentucky-transportation-cabinet#louisville#rescue#traffic-accident
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