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

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 3, 2025 at 03:04 AM
Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge

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A truck driver was rescued after his tractor-trailer went over the side of a bridge in West Virginia. The incident occurred due to icy conditions caused by early winter storms. The truck's cab was left dangling precariously off the bridge. Local fire and rescue teams used a crane to hoist the driver to safety. The rescue operation took several hours. Fortunately, the driver was not injured during the incident.

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truck dangling 100% bridge accident 90% driver rescue 80% icy bridge 70% tractor-trailer 60% winter storm 50% west virginia 50% crane rescue 40%

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West Virginia

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