A driver was rescued after a construction beam fell onto his car on the westbound 10 Freeway in Ontario early Thursday morning.
According to News Of Losangeles, the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when a semi truck struck a bridge under construction, causing debris to fall onto the roadway below.
At a Glance
- A beam fell on a car after a semi truck hit a bridge under construction
- The driver was trapped and required heavy equipment to free him
- He was transported to the hospital alert and conscious
- Why it matters: The crash caused major freeway closures and highlights risks near construction zones
Firefighters responded to the scene and used specialized heavy equipment to extricate the trapped driver from his vehicle. Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, the driver was reported to be alert and conscious when transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Sigalert for the area, closing several lanes of the westbound 10 Freeway. The closures remained in effect while crews worked to clear debris and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
No additional information about the driver’s condition, the truck driver, or potential causes of the initial collision was immediately available. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Key Takeaways
- Construction zone collisions can have cascading effects
- Early morning traffic was significantly impacted
- Emergency crews responded within minutes of the 4:30 a.m. crash
