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Excavator Stuck on Highway Bridge, Causes Long-Lasting Closure

An excavator mounted on a low-loader became stuck on a highway bridge, halting traffic on the B39 road in the Heilbronn region for several hours. According to police reports, a truck driver was transporting the low-loader along the federal highway leading to Ellhofen from Weinsberg on Friday...

A warning triangle with the inscription "Accident".
A warning triangle with the inscription "Accident".

Excavator Stuck on Highway Bridge, Causes Long-Lasting Closure

An accident on Federal highway 39 involving an excavator and a low-loader tore the machine partially off its transportation platform. The bridge sustained damages worth 20,000 to 30,000 euros, while repair costs for the excavator and low-loader were estimated at around 100,000 euros. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. A structural engineer inspected and organized repair efforts, causing the highway to be shut down until Saturday.

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Source: www.stern.de

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