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Kansas bridge damaged after semi crash UPDATE

photos KDOT
photos KDOT

RENO COUNTY -One lane on westbound U.S. 50 is open to traffic following Monday’s platform, semi-trailer accident in Reno County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The vehicle was transporting an excavator and the boom of the equipment struck the bridge carrying Kansas 14 over US-50.

Two concrete girders were damaged underneath the bridge.

Emergency responders were present and KDOT crews cleared the debris and have been assessing the damage. A crane removed the damaged heavy equipment.

Screen Shot 2016-04-05 at 11.09.02 AMNo injuries were reported and no significant structural damage occurred.

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