Tractor trailer CRUSHED trying to squeeze under low railroad bridge

Pennsylvania firefighters responded to a semi truck vs. railroad bridge accident on Monday morning.

Around 8 a.m. on September 15, firefighters responded to the Kohler Railroad Bridge in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, for a reported tractor trailer crash.

Images shared by the Franklin Fire Company (FFC) show that the bridge is marked as 11 feet, 0 inches high.

FFC

The driver was transported by ambulance for evaluation following the crash.

A tow truck was called to the scene to assist in recovering the stuck truck.

“Contrary to popular belief, 1914 is the built date…not the height!” FFC said.


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