Truck and Trailer Collision Damages bridge,Disrupts Traffic in Bamble,Norway
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A truck with a trailer collided with a pedestrian walkway over a county road in Bamble,Norway,on Thursday evening,causing structural damage and a significant traffic disruption. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 8:22 PM local time.
The incident occurred on Rafnesveien,impacting the walkway above the roadway. Kamilla Einarsdatter Aardal, operations manager at the South East Police District, confirmed that the trailer remains lodged under the bridge, entirely blocking traffic.
Bridge Structure Compromised Following Impact
Initial assessments indicate the bridge’s supporting structure has begun to fail. Authorities have secured the site, and are monitoring the situation closely. Images obtained by local news outlet TA show the trailer wedged against the bridge’s underside, with visible damage to the concrete. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries.
The Road Traffic Center has closed Fv353 lord, between Voll and Rugtvedt, at the Lord Bridge due to the incident. Motorists are advised to take a detour via Porsgrunn and E18.
Eyewitness Account Details the Immediate Aftermath
A local resident, who was among the frist to arrive on the scene, described the impact as considerable. “There were concrete pieces in the roadway, and it was quite clear that the bridge had gotten a proper pull,” the eyewitness told TA. The walkway is regularly used by school children, and the detour adds an estimated 5-6 minutes to their commute.
The truck driver reportedly indicated that recent repairs to the vehicle’s loading platform may have contributed to the accident. “He saeid he laughed somewhat violently from the bang,which is easy to understand,” the eyewitness added.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision and assess the extent of the damage to the bridge.the timeline for repairs and reopening the roadway remains uncertain.
What happened? A truck with a trailer collided with a pedestrian walkway on Rafnesveien in Bamble, Norway, at approximately 8:22 PM on Thursday. Who was involved? The incident involved the truck driver, emergency services, and local residents. Why did it happen? The driver suggested recent repairs to the truck’s loading platform may have played a role, though the cause is still under investigation. How did it end? The trailer remains lodged under the bridge, blocking traffic, and authorities are assessing the damage. Repairs are expected to take an undetermined amount of time.
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