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Truck's cargo height misjudged in bridge collision on Highway 6

Late Sunday night, a semi truck incident occurred near Lincoln, Nebraska. It took place on Highway 6 at SW 63rd, as traffic was rerouted from eastbound I-80 due to bridge demolition.

What happened: The driver misjudged the truck's cargo height and collided with a railroad bridge at about 55 mph. The impact was intense, nearly stopping the truck instantly.

  • Despite the collision, no injuries were reported.
  • The truck driver believed the cargo was eight feet high, but it was actually nine feet, leading to the accident.

The aftermath: Authorities cleared the scene by early morning, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.

Detours were part of a planned bridge demolition project on I-80, which started December 22nd. The project required a full closure of I-80 near Lincoln, with alternate routes provided.

Fortunately, this incident did not result in injuries and the road was reopened quickly.

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