VIDEO: Moment Mail Truck Plummets Off MA Bridge Into Charles River — Driver Rescued
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VIDEO: Moment Mail Truck Plummets Off MA Bridge Into Charles River — Driver Rescued
The State Police Association of Massachusetts released footage of the incident, in which the driver escaped the truck cab and was rescued by authorities.
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"[On Saturday], at approximately noon, Troopers from H2 responded to a report of a TT unit that had plunged off a bridge into the Charles River. The crash occurred near the ramp from RT 95 North to the Pike in Weston, which remained closed for the majority of Saturday as first responders worked tirelessly to clean up the mess.
The driver, who was remarkably unhurt, stood atop the TT unit unable to swim waiting for help. Additional MSP assets, Weston Fire Dept, and others quickly responded to the scene to assist with the rescue. The operator was secured by divers and transported to a local area hospital for evaluation.
The TT was carrying U.S. mail, therefore many of the packages had to be recovered as the truck broke in half coming out of the river. MassDOT reopened the ramp around 10:30 p.m. At this time, the cause of the crash is under investigation and no further information is available."