Overloaded Truck Causes Bridge Collapse in Maine
Overloaded Truck Causes Bridge Collapse in Maine
Overloaded Truck Causes Bridge Collapse in Maine
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A Ford F750 dump truck loaded with crushed gravel crashed through the historic Babb’s Covered Bridge in Gorham, Maine, on Friday, falling into the Presumpscot River. The truck, driven by Joshua Polewarzyk, significantly exceeded the bridge's 3-ton weight limit, causing extensive damage to the structure. Polewarzyk sustained minor injuries and was cited for a bridge violation by state police. The bridge, originally built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1976, will be closed for several months for repairs. Efforts to retrieve the vehicle led to temporary road closures, and authorities advised motorists to seek alternate routes. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to posted weight limits on bridges.

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State police cite driver of truck that fell through covered bridge linking Gorham, Windham
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
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State police cite driver of truck that fell through covered bridge linking Gorham, Windham
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
Dump truck leaves hole in covered bridge when it crashes into river in Maine
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