A frantic underwater search is underway after a tractor-trailer went off the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the river.
The single tractor-truck, without a trailer, ran off the bridge as it traveled southbound and plunged into the water at around 3.40am Friday.
It reportedly crossed three lanes of traffic before it crashed onto a concrete pad and through a concrete wall, falling into the Delaware River.
The truck and driver have not been found as of 9am EST, according to Wilmington officials.
It’s not clear if anyone else was in the truck when it smashed through the barrier and plunged into the river.
Police said they have video evidence of the moment the vehicle went into the river, but are yet to share it.
‘Only two center lanes are open on the DE bound span. Significant delays. Please allow for extra travel time & please drive safely,’ officials said on X.
The truck plunged into the Delaware River just before 4am Friday, according to officials
Police said they have video evidence of the moment the vehicle went into the river, but are yet to share it
The Delaware Memorial Bridge crosses the Delaware River and connects the state to New Jersey. At two miles long, it’s one of the longest bridges in the country
US Coast Guard air and marine units, fire companies and dive teams are participating in the search.
New Castle County Emergency Management, the Wilmington Police and Delaware State Police Marine Unit are also part of the search efforts.
A portion of the bridge’s railing appeared damaged Friday morning.
No other vehicles were involved in the early morning incident, authorities said.
The Delaware Memorial Bridge crosses the Delaware River and connects the state to New Jersey.
At two miles long, it’s one of the longest bridges in the country.
The truck that went off the bridge is a Bobtail Tractor but had no trailer attached.
Traffic was affected on the bridge Friday morning as several agencies worked on rescue efforts
The truck that went off the bridge is a Bobtail Tractor but had no trailer attached. A similar truck is seen on a stock photo
The Delaware River and Bay Authority said this is the first incident of its kind on the iconic bridge.
The crash happened near a structurally critical section of the bridge, but it appears that it caused no structural damage.
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