March 4, 2024
We’re hearing from one official that numerous fire fighters were at the scene of a tractor trailer accident on an I 86 East/390 North overpass this morning in Avoca. What we’re told happened was that a semi was partially hanging over the overpass. A ladder from a firetruck was raised up to the overhanging cab, and the driver was able to climb out of the cab.
The driver was said to have minor injuries.
UPDATE 8:48am – FROM THE BATH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT:
Bath Fire responded to the mutual aid request of Avoca Fire and Ambulance at 4:03 AM for the tractor-trailer accident on the I86 flyover to 390. Bath responded with Rescue 1, Truck 5 and Chiefs 501 and 503. The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab of the tractor and the cab was hanging off the overpass above 390N. Stabilization of the vehicle was provided by Fleetpride. A two-pronged rescue was initiated by members of Baths Rope Rescue team from above and the crew of Truck 5 from below. Extrication was completed when the driver self-extricated onto the aerial platform of Truck 5. He was brought to the highway and care was transferred to the Bath VA ambulance. The truck was carrying bags of mulch.
Photos courtesy of John Walczak.
