A dramatic incident unfolded on Interstate 84 as two semi-trucks met with a watery fate, resulting in the closure of the westbound lanes on Monday. The unfortunate crashes occurred within a few hours of each other, transpiring on the same section of I-84 on a Friday. The first truck accident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. when the driver collided with an abandoned car parked on the shoulder. The impact propelled the truck to crash through the guardrail, ultimately submerging it in the Columbia River. Miraculously, the driver emerged unharmed and managed to swim to the safety of the shore.
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Barely three and a half hours later, the second truck experienced a similar misfortune. According to officials, the truck collided with an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) vehicle, causing it to lose control. The second semi-truck met the same fate as its predecessor, ending up submerged in the Columbia River. Fortunately, both the ODOT car was unoccupied when it was struck, and the driver of the second truck also escaped unscathed.
To facilitate the recovery and removal of the two sunken semi-trucks, authorities opted to shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 on Monday morning. The intricate procedure required several hours to successfully extract the vehicles from the river, and diligent efforts were made to clean up the site.
In a commendable display of progress, the two semi-trucks have now been successfully extracted from the Columbia River, restoring accessibility to the westbound lanes of I-84. To stay updated on any developments related to the incident, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the provided website.
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