Semi-Truck Driver Rescued from Dangling Vehicle on Kentucky Bridge

A multi-vehicle crash left a semi-truck hanging off the Clark Memorial Bridge, prompting a daring rescue by Louisville firefighters.

A dramatic rescue operation saved a semi-truck driver whose vehicle was left dangling over the edge of a bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, after a multi-vehicle crash.
The driver, unharmed, was rescued using ropes and ladders by firefighters in a 45-minute operation.
The Clark Memorial Bridge, connecting Kentucky and Indiana, remains closed as authorities investigate the crash and plan to remove the truck.
Two other individuals involved in the crash were taken to hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries.
Louisville Firefighter Bryce Carden, who specializes in high-angle rescues, played a key role in the operation, describing it as a once-in-a-career event.