The driver of a delivery truck had misjudged the height of his vehicle and crashed into a railroad overpass in Carmel.
The accident occurred on Five Road in Carmel
No one was injured when a delivery truck struck the metal railroad bridge on Five Road in Carmel on Wednesday afternoon. The name of the driver was not released.
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The truck suffered significant damage
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office was called to the accident around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon after the Penobscot Regional Communications Center learned of the accident. While the driver was not injured, officials said the pickup truck sustained significant damage. Railroad officials were dispatched to the scene to assess any damage to the bridge.
Clearance heights are marked on the bridge
Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office
Officials say this bridge has been hit in the past, although the height is clearly marked. A sign on the front of the overpass states that the clearance is 11 feet 8 inches in the center and 11 feet 9 inches on the sides.
There is no information on whether charges will be filed.
We will update this story as more details become available.
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