“Can Opener” bridge claims one other sufferer

The infamous “Can Opener” bridge took the highest off one more semi truck on Monday morning. 

The accident occurred on September twenty sixth in August, Maine on the infamous 12 foot, 9 inch tall bridge on Water Avenue. 

Based on Central Maine Information, a semi truck was heading south on Water Avenue at 10:17 a.m. when it tried to drive underneath the bridge. The highest of the trailer snagged on the bridge, tearing off a few of the trailer roof and buckling a portion of the partitions. 

Particulars on the driving force haven’t been launched, however the investigation reveals that the truck was listed as a non-public particular person in Lynn, Massachusetts. The truck’s driver can also be mentioned to be from Massachusetts. 

Investigators say that the truck saved going after placing the bridge and likewise struck a light-weight pole. 

“It disfigured the trailer,” Lloyd mentioned. “It was important harm.”

A warning system for the bridge was proposed in 2017, however it was by no means constructed as a result of 2020 bids got here in too excessive and DOT determined towards the undertaking.