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\nInspection crews responded to the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville following a semi crash and dramatic rescue Friday, but it’s unknown when it might re-open to traffic.<\/p>\n
\nInspection crews responded to the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville following a semi crash and dramatic rescue Friday, but it’s unknown when it might re-open to traffic.<\/p>\n
Shortly after noon, a four-vehicle crash on the bridge led to the cab of a semi-truck hanging off the edge of the bridge almost 100 feet above the Ohio River for over 40 minutes. A Louisville firefighter repelled from the bridge, cut the driver out of her seatbelt, and lifted her to safety.<\/p>\n
As of 5:30 p.m. Friday, crews were still working to lift the entire semi back onto the roadway.<\/p>\n
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway Engineer James Ballinger said the bridge was last inspected in September 2023 and was given a “fair” grade. He said the bridge, which sees about 24,000 vehicles a day, is generally safe.<\/p>\n
River traffic was also halted.<\/p>\n
The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating the crash.
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