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Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge

Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge

Summary

A truck driver was safely rescued after his vehicle partially hung off a bridge in West Virginia due to an icy road caused by early winter storms. Local fire and rescue teams used a crane to pull the driver from the truck cab, and fortunately, he was not injured.

Key Facts

  • A truck driver was stranded for hours as his truck dangled off a West Virginia bridge.
  • The incident happened because the truck lost control on an icy bridge road.
  • Early winter storms had caused the road to become icy with rain and snow.
  • Local fire and rescue teams used a crane to lift the driver out of the truck.
  • The driver did not suffer any injuries during the rescue operation.

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