Semi-truck crashes into bridge on New York highway

On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 12:20, a semi-truck collided with the South Broadway bridge on the I-87 highway in New York. Dashboard camera footage captured the vehicle traveling in the center lane before the driver attempted an emergency stop shortly before impact. The upper portion of the truck struck the underside of the bridge with significant force, causing the vehicle to overturn and slide across the road, scattering debris.

Despite the severity of the accident and the chaotic scene that forced other motorists to swerve and brake suddenly, the 50-year-old driver was extracted from the wreckage without any injuries. Rescue crews arrived promptly to clear the site and manage traffic flow, preventing further secondary collisions or major pileups. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash to determine why the driver failed to avoid the bridge.