18-Wheeler Dangles Off Bridge on Loop 820 Near Trinity

An 18-wheeler was left dangling from a bridge off East Loop 820 and Trinity Boulevard, Fort Worth police said Wednesday night. 

Police said the 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on East Loop 820 before it struck a guard rail. The big rig came to rest over the edge of the rail and was left dangling off a bridge.

There isn’t a roadway under the bridge, but the truck is dangling close to Trinity River.

The truck driver was treated by paramedics at the scene.

A Texas Department of Transportation camera showed traffic backed up for miles as the scene unfolded. The scene was cleared overnight.

No further information was released.

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