Tractor trailer gets stuck under railroad bridge in Cumberland Co.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:17am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Truck driver following GPS when he struck bridge.

A 13-foot tall tractor-trailer that became wedged under a 12-foot-high railroad bridge in Carlisle, Cumberland County, has been cleared from the scene, but not before shutting down an intersection for hours.

A 13-foot tall tractor-trailer that became wedged under a 12-foot-high railroad bridge in Carlisle, Cumberland County, has been cleared from the scene, but not before shutting down an intersection for hours.

The accident happened at the railroad bridge at North Orange Street and West High Street around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Police said they believe the driver, Albert Agoupi, 58, was following his GPS when he hit the bridge. No one was injured.

North Orange Street was closed in both directions for hours as crews unloaded the truck, which was carrying Direct TV equipment, then removed it.

The tractor-trailer sustained significant damage in the collision. The damage was so severe that the driver was unable to get out of the vehicle on his own.

Norfolk Southern inspected the steel bridge and determined it is safe for train traffic.

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