Louisville first responders are at the scene of a crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Kentucky, which spans the Ohio River, after a semi-truck crashed through the bridge’s guardrail barrier and dangled over the water.
The initial crash was reported around 12:15 local time. The truck was moving northbound on the bridge when it apparently crossed the lane and crashed through the bridge’s guardrail, according to local reports.
Dramatic video shows a first responder being lowered to the semi truck from a ladder in order to lift the driver to safety.
“We are thankful our Sysco colleague is safe and thank the first responders for their courageous efforts rescuing our driver. Safety is a priority at Sysco, and we are cooperating with the law enforcement investigation.”
Officials said that a motor vehicle collision led to the truck crossing lanes and ultimately crashing through the guardrail.
The Clark Memorial Bridge was closed to traffic as first responders continued working.