Outbound Lanes Liberty Bridge Close, Tractor Trailer Pins Car To Barrier
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Outbound traffic on the Liberty Bridge came to a halt due to an accident early Wednesday morning.
The police's collision investigation unit said they found the driver of the trailer was changing from the left lane to the right and didn't catch the vehicle in his blind spot.
UPDATE: No outbound traffic is getting by on the Liberty Bridge due to this accident. I'll have another traffic update coming up in minutes on @KDKA. pic.twitter.com/Z9x2Sh8I8E
— Celina Pompeani (@CelinaPompeani) June 12, 2019
Photos showed a car pinned between the tractor trailer and a barrier.
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. this morning, and inbound traffic was slow as the bridge was down to one lane.
First responders removed the driver from the vehicle, and he was taken to Mercy Hospital for minor injuries.
All outbound lanes are OPEN on the Liberty Bridge at 7:40. Inbound traffic is also now getting by in two lanes. @AmyWadas @KDKA pic.twitter.com/F1M6FcNqmA
— Celina Pompeani (@CelinaPompeani) June 12, 2019
Officials say the driver of the tractor trailer is facing possible charges of careless driving or unsafe lane change.
The outbound lanes opened around 7:30 this morning.
