September 19, 2024

Semi truck crashes into low bridge, no injuries reported

Steve Smith

Semi truck crashes into low bridge, no injuries reported

A semi truck crashed into a railroad bridge in Grants, New Mexico on the evening of September 18, causing significant damage and resulting in a closure of Fifth Street.

The incident: The truck attempted to pass under a low bridge on Fifth Street between Santa Fe Avenue and San Jose Drive, but got stuck, damaging the trailer in the process.

According to KOB News, Fifth Street will stay closed while crews clear the wreckage and inspect the bridge structure.
No injuries were reported, and the accident is still under investigation.

Impact: The road closure affects local traffic until the clean-up is complete and the bridge is deemed safe for trains to operate.

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