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18-wheeler stuck under NLR bridge

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A tractor trailer got stuck under bridge on Broadway when driver misjudged the clearance.

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A tractor trailer got stuck under bridge on Broadway when driver misjudged the clearance.

Reported by: Dustin Barnes

Email: dbarnes@fox16.com

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Updated: 11/15/2011 12:24 pm

Published: 11/15/2011 12:14 pm

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - A tractor trailer got stuck under bridge on Broadway when driver misjudged the clearance.

The truck, which is owned by a Depere, Wisconsin-based company called Wel, was driving west on Broadway when the accident happened. The trailer is about 13'6" and the bridge's clearance is 12'6".

The truck was carrying frozen soups and seafood. There were no injuries.

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Fardy McPooter - 11/15/2011 10:04 PM

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because (look at the photo) it is a train overpass and they need a gradual incline and decline to pass over safely.

Carlj - 11/15/2011 9:56 PM

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Why don't they raise the bridge to a MODERN height !!!!!!!!!!

Fardy McPooter - 11/15/2011 9:45 PM

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From Wisconsin ?! maybe it should have been measured in units of cheese....This height isn't "Gouda" for your truck or You'll lose some "Cheddar" trying to go under here. Your boss is gonna be a "Munster" when he see's what you did to his truck.

beachbum2 - 11/15/2011 8:33 PM

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Time for that drug test--that will be a big oh s+++t! That meth will certainly blurr those 20ft. signs-hehe

protector20 - 11/15/2011 5:09 PM

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What you call an "oh, cr&p" moment.

txprthead - 11/15/2011 4:34 PM

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I am not sure but I'm sure rhe driver looked at a map or GPS and hit it hard. They are for the most part so in need of a rectal/optomi they dont pay attention. Oh well another day of life in the fast lane

XWildOne - 11/15/2011 4:07 PM

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The sign giving the height restrictions is huge. Larger than most signs. He just wasn't paying attention. Probably talking on his cell phone. You can tell by how far he traveled under the underpass that he didn't even slow down to check things out. Most companies automatically terminate drivers for "topping" a trailer so, he's probably out of a job.

RysGrammy1 - 11/15/2011 3:13 PM

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I guess no one ever made a mistake on their jobs before... much less have it make the news.. just saying I'm glad no one was hurt.

ng34lr - 11/15/2011 2:54 PM

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When will NLR just put a sign before the round-a-bout? I see a truck stuck at this location about once a week. Better yet, why don't they make trucks go a different route than go under this bridge.

J Dog - 11/15/2011 2:05 PM

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Maybe it should be in spanish???? No wait, this is the USA!

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