WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A tractor-trailer cab crashed by way of a concrete barrier Friday and plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge into the Delaware River, authorities stated.
It wasn’t clear how many individuals have been within the cab, which was present in about 20 ft of water, in accordance with the Delaware River Bay and Authority. Authorities had not confirmed any deaths as of Friday afternoon.
The bridge, which has a clearance of about 175 ft (533 meters) above the river, has two four-lane spans and connects Delaware and New Jersey.
The truck, which was heading into Delaware, crossed three lanes of site visitors earlier than putting the barrier and going into the river early Friday morning, in accordance with the river authority.
Rescue crews and dive groups from a number of businesses, together with the U.S. Coast Guard, have been concerned within the seek for the cab. A barge and crane additionally have been serving to with the restoration.
The reason for the crash was underneath investigation.