Pittsburgh Weather Update: Major Traffic Disruption After Dump Truck Collision
Pittsburgh Weather and Traffic Disruption
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Crews removed a railway bridge from Crane Avenue by Route 51 in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood on Friday night after a dump truck struck it, causing the trestle to go off its mooring. The Pittsburgh mayor's office stated that a private dump truck impacted the bridge either in the morning or overnight, clarifying that it did not involve a city-owned vehicle. Technically, there were two train bridges in that spot, but reports indicate that the truck only struck one, which is no longer active.
Response to the Incident
- According to city officials, the bridge is owned and operated by the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway.
- Crews were alerted by a safety checker during the night, leading to the closure of Crane Avenue by Route 51.
- Two cranes were set up to lift and remove the trestle, with Duquesne Light assisting to ensure power was shut off safely.
After hours of work, the bridge was finally lifted and removed just after 6 p.m. Driver Gina Huss couldn’t believe what happened.
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