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Bridge damaged after hit by truck
Authorities say a pedestrian bridge over Interstate-295 in D.C. was damaged after being struck by the load carried by a vehicle passing underneath.
WASHINGTON - Authorities say a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 295 in D.C. was damaged after being struck by the load carried by a vehicle passing underneath.
Emergency crews responded around 11:30 a.m. to the southbound lanes of I-295 at Douglas Street in the northeast.
Officials believe the load from a vehicle passing underneath the bridge hit the structure. The vehicle continued without stopping.
Debris from the load the vehicle was carrying was scattered on the roadway.
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DC pedestrian bridge over I-295 struck by load on passing vehicle
Authorities say a pedestrian bridge over Interstate-295 in D.C. was damaged after being struck by the load carried by a vehicle passing underneath.
A portion of I-295 around the bridge was temporarily closed while crews cleared the debris.
The bridge is being evaluated for structural damage.
No injuries were reported.
DC pedestrian bridge over I-295 struck by passing vehicle; structure being evaluated