No, that was not possible: a truck driver had apparently underestimated the height of his load and his vehicle on Tuesday morning on the Erdberger Lände in Vienna. The work platform loaded on the truck combination got stuck on the stadium bridge. The truck was stopped very rudely and the traffic came to a standstill…
The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. and had far-reaching consequences in the oncoming traffic. According to the professional fire service, the work platform was badly damaged in the accident – large amounts of hydraulic oil leaked onto the roadway.
Drivers needed a lot of patience
As a result, the stadium bridge had to be closed on its way out of town. All driveways were also affected. The police asked road users to swerve in time and use other exits, but of course a traffic jam quickly arose in the early morning. Drivers needed a lot of patience.
In the meantime binders were used to prevent oil from entering the channel. The truck combination was then made ready for use again and left the scene of the accident. The fire brigade and Asfinag took care of the salvage and removal of the rubble.
Stadium bridge is being investigated
After about three hours, the first blocks could be lifted again, but the accident has far-reaching consequences: the stadium bridge must be checked for any damage. Lanes on the bridge will remain closed until those investigations are completed, it said.
Source: Krone
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