Semi overturns on Tacoma Narrows Bridge when winds top 50 mph in Tacoma, Washington (VIDEO)
Semi overturns on Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 50 plus mph wind gusts; crews checking bridge for damage
Washington State Patrol has been on scene since 2:30 p.m. and shortly after 4 p.m. tow trucks arrived to begin removing the truck from the scene.
Shortly before 5 p.m. the semi was uprighted, but crews needed to assess the bridge for damages before lanes could be reopened.
Witness video: TRUCK ON NARROWS BRIDGE
TRUCK ON NARROWS BRIDGE.movPeople driving on the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge witnessed this semi-truck being blown over by the wind earlier this afternoon. We'll have a full recap of today's storm on KOMO News at 11.
Posted by KOMO News on Sunday, March 13, 2016
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