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transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

Truck Strike Closes I-95 North in Philadelphia: Bridge Repairs and Detours

A section of Interstate-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for several days after an oversized vehicle struck an overhead rail bridge, prompting an emergency repair plan by Conrail. The closure is expected to cause significant traffic delays, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The truck, carrying a water reclamation system burner, was en route to be scrapped when it clipped the bridge. Electronic message boards are being used to alert motorists about the closure and provide information about alternate routes.

via Fox News|

#bridge-collision #i-95 #philadelphia

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•1 min saved

"Barge Collides with Bridge, Forcing Oklahoma Highway Closure"

A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, temporarily shutting down a highway, just days after a tragic collision in Baltimore where a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key bridge. The Oklahoma bridge was later inspected and reopened, with no reported injuries. In Baltimore, recovery and salvage operations are underway, with four construction workers missing and presumed dead. Enormous cranes have arrived to clear the wreckage, and search missions will resume once conditions improve.

via The Independent|

#accidents-and-incidents #arkansas-river #baltimore-tragedy

transportation1 year ago•0 min saved

"Barge Collision Shuts Down Oklahoma Highway"

A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, leading to the closure of South US Highway 59 as the bridge, which crosses the river at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, requires inspection. No injuries were reported on the highway or the barge, and the cause of the collision is currently unknown. This incident occurred as engineers in Maryland worked to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via New York Post |

#arkansas-river #barge-incident #bridge-collision

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•2 min saved

"Barge Collision Halts Traffic on Oklahoma Highway Bridge"

A barge collided with a bridge near the Kerr Lock & Dam in Sequoyah County, prompting the closure of US-59 while authorities assessed the bridge's condition. The Grand River Dam Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation assisted in the inspection, and engineers later deemed the bridge safe for travel. No injuries were reported, and the highway has since reopened.

via 4029tv|

#accidents-and-incidents #barge-accident #bridge-collision

accidents-and-rescues1 year ago•3 min saved

Dramatic Rescue: Driver Saved from Dangling Truck on Louisville Bridge

Emergency crews in Louisville rescued a semi-truck driver whose vehicle was left hanging over the Ohio River after a collision on the 2nd Street Bridge. The dramatic rescue involved rappelling down the bridge to reach the trapped driver, who remained calm during the ordeal. Two occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital. The bridge is expected to remain closed until the truck is recovered, and the driver of the semi-truck has been discharged from the hospital.

via WDRB|

#accidents-and-rescues #bridge-collision #louisville

accidents1 year ago•1 min saved

Bridge Collisions in China: Fatalities and Vehicle Plunges

A cargo ship collided with a highway bridge near Guangzhou, China, causing the bridge's deck to collapse and sending four vehicles, including a bus, into the river below. Two people were killed, and several others were injured. The ship's captain has been detained, and the company owning the ship is cooperating with the investigation. The incident has prompted evacuations and disrupted local services, and it has raised questions about the overdue reinforcement works on the bridge.

via Jalopnik|

#accidents #bridge-collision #cargo-ship

accidents1 year ago•2 min saved

Fatal Bridge Collisions: Recent Tragedies in China

A barge collided with a bridge in China's Pearl River Delta near Guangzhou, causing part of the bridge to break off and vehicles to plunge into the water, resulting in two deaths and several others missing. The incident occurred as the barge was traveling from Foshan city to Guangzhou, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The bridge, which was undergoing strengthening works due to safety concerns, is a crucial transportation route for residents and the vessel owner has been detained by officials.

via Reuters|

#accidents #bridge-collision #china

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Cargo ship breakdown in Suez Canal causes bridge collision, but traffic remains unaffected

A cargo ship, the One Orpheus, broke down in Egypt's Suez Canal and crashed into a bridge, but the incident did not disrupt canal traffic. The ship went off course after its rudder malfunctioned, causing it to collide with the Mansi Bridge near Ismailia. The vessel's rudder was later fixed, and it resumed its journey. The extent of the damage to the bridge is unknown. This incident is the latest in a series of accidents in the Suez Canal, which plays a crucial role in global trade.

via ABC News|

#bridge-collision #cargo-ship #maritime-accidents

traffic-accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Truck Collides with Sandy Springs Bridge on I-285

A tractor-trailer crashed into the Mount Vernon Highway bridge on I-285 in Sandy Springs, causing major traffic congestion. Two lanes of I-285 westbound will be closed until at least Thursday morning, and the bridge will remain closed until inspections are complete. Detours are being set up, and officials expect traffic to be heavy in the area until Thursday morning.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#bridge-collision #i-285 #sandy-springs