Truck Strikes KOP Road Bridge In Radnor Thursday Morning

WAYNE, PA – A truck got stuck under the overpass on King of Prussia Road in Radnor Township Thursday after its driver tried to clear the 10-foot, 11-inch bridge in a truck that was obviously too tall to pass under the bridge.

According to Radnor Township police, the truck was heading north on King of Prussia Road in the Wayne section of the township and struck the bridge that carries Amtrak and SEPTA trains at about 8:59 a.m.

The truck struck the I-beam, sustaining significant damage to its body, and got stuck, forcing the road to close, according to police

Police said crews are still on scene as of about 11 a.m. working to remove the truck.

The driver, who was not injured in the crash, frequently travels on that road, police said. However, the truck he typically drives was out of service and the truck he was driving Thursday has a different height that is obviously taller than the bridge's posted clearance.

Police said the Amtrak imposed a speed restriction on the bridge for about half an hour, but normal train speeds and services have resumed.

Police are still investigating the crash.

Recently, the bridge was struck on Dec. 4 and on Nov. 16.

Patch will provide further details on Thursday's crash as more information is made available.

Image via Radnor Township Police