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Semi-Truck Accident Closes Road in Williamson County

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Jeff Williams
Published January 3, 2014 at 4:36 PM CST
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A semi-trailer was destroyed after it tried to go underneath a low trestle in Williamson Co.
Williamson County Sherrif
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Canadian National Railroad trestle inspected for damage after a semi-trailer truck attempted to drive underneath
Williamson County Sheriff

A Williamson County road has reopened after a semi-truck tried to drive under a low clearance railroad trestle.

The Sheriff’s department reports the accident happened about 6:30 Friday morning on Corinth Road between Paulton Road and Nixville Road.  The semi-truck driver was following GPS directions.  The trestle is marked with low clearance warning signs.  Deputies say the driver was not hurt but the semi-trailer was destroyed.

Canadian National Railroad crews inspected the trestle and determined it was structurally sound.  The section of Corinth Road reopened about 4:00 pm Friday afternoon.
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Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams is the Associate Director for Radio and Station Manager for WSIU Radio. Jeff is a native of southern Illinois and has been in broadcasting for 30 years. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiuradio@wsiu.org
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