JUST IN: Tractor-trailer crashes off Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel into water
CHESAPEAKE BAY, Va. (WAVY) -- Crews have been deployed after a tractor-trailer crashed off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on Friday night during a severe storm.
The crash happened near mile marker 12 on the bridge-tunnel's southbound side, closer to the Eastern Shore and Fisherman Island, according to CBBT police. The emergency call came in at 6:46 p.m., according to dispatchers.
A van carrying five passengers was also involved in the crash. All five were being treated and were expected to be released from the scene.
Keep off the barrier 9:54. They are not to hold a big rig from going over, they are a marker to stay within. Sorry for this crash and pray for all involved.
Close bridge to commercial vehicles during wind/storm events. Operator error. A professional driver knows what high winds can do and should stop/avoid a known hazard.
There are already wind restrictions in place, nothing can stop an errant wind gust. God bless all involved, and prayers for peaceful hearts all around.
Anonymous Anonymous said... Close bridge to commercial vehicles during wind/storm events. Operator error. A professional driver knows what high winds can do and should stop/avoid a known hazard.
July 28, 2018 at 12:24 PM
I haven't read anything about high winds, just heavy rain. The speed limit was reduced to 35mph. It was a bobtail that went over, he didn't have a trailer. A bobtail doesn't have good traction, especially on a wet road. We don't know what happened yet. I hope the van didn't do a brake check on the truck and caused the accident. But that's just speculation at this point.
Regardless, a man didn't go home. We can point the finger of blame when we know more.
ONCE AGAIN. Raise the damn barrier.
ReplyDeleteNothing on delarVAs news leader about this..
ReplyDeleteKeep off the barrier 9:54. They are not to hold a big rig from going over, they are a marker to stay within. Sorry for this crash and pray for all involved.
ReplyDeleteClose bridge to commercial vehicles during wind/storm events. Operator error. A professional driver knows what high winds can do and should stop/avoid a known hazard.
ReplyDeleteWBOC doesn't report south of Pocomoke.
ReplyDelete954-Raising the barrier isn't gonna stop a loaded tractor trailer.
ReplyDeleteThere are already wind restrictions in place, nothing can stop an errant wind gust.
ReplyDeleteGod bless all involved, and prayers for peaceful hearts all around.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteClose bridge to commercial vehicles during wind/storm events. Operator error. A professional driver knows what high winds can do and should stop/avoid a known hazard.
July 28, 2018 at 12:24 PM
I haven't read anything about high winds, just heavy rain. The speed limit was reduced to 35mph. It was a bobtail that went over, he didn't have a trailer. A bobtail doesn't have good traction, especially on a wet road. We don't know what happened yet. I hope the van didn't do a brake check on the truck and caused the accident. But that's just speculation at this point.
Regardless, a man didn't go home. We can point the finger of blame when we know more.