MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A second truck collision at the South Flowers Mill Road bridge occurred Wednesday, striking the overpass and spilling cargo across the roadway, despite multiple warning signs about its 9-foot-9-inch clearance.
The truck was loaded with boxes of candy.
Key Points
- A second truck in one day struck the South Flowers Mill Road bridge in Middletown Township, PA.
- No injuries were reported, but debris from the crash was left scattered on the roadway.
- Police emphasized that the 9’9″ clearance signage is not optional and warned drivers to comply.
According to a social media post from the Middletown Township Police Department, the latest incident involved a tractor-trailer attempting to pass under the low-clearance bridge. The vehicle struck the structure and left debris scattered on the road. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported in the crash.
“What in the Willy Wonka is going on over at our South Flowers Mill Road bridge today?” the department posted, adding that officers are “glad everyone is okay after this accident.”
The bridge has clear signage indicating its height restriction, but this crash marked the second time in one day that a vehicle failed to heed the warnings.
The department’s post suggested the cargo may have included food items, saying officers were “hoping the shipping company allows us to seize some of the ‘debris on the roadway’ for some thorough testing.”
Traffic was temporarily disrupted while crews worked to clear the area. Police did not say whether citations were issued, but they reiterated the importance of adhering to clearance signage.
The South Flowers Mill Road bridge has long been a trouble spot for overheight vehicles, raising concerns about the frequency of such accidents.