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Moving Truck Gets Stuck Under Westport Railroad Bridge

WESTPORT, Conn. — A Penske moving truck that became stuck underneath the railroad bridge on Westport’s Saugatuck Avenue on Wednesday morning was freed by firefighters, fire officials announced.

A Penske moving truck became stuck underneath the Saugatuck Avenue railroad bridge in Westport on Wednesday morning.

A Penske moving truck became stuck underneath the Saugatuck Avenue railroad bridge in Westport on Wednesday morning.

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A moving truck that was lodged under Westport's Saugatuck Avenue railroad bridge, not far from the Westport Metro-North station, was freed by firefighters.

A moving truck that was lodged under Westport's Saugatuck Avenue railroad bridge, not far from the Westport Metro-North station, was freed by firefighters.

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The fire department was called to the scene at about 8:20 a.m., Assistant Fire Chief Larry Conklin said in a statement. To free the truck, firefighters had to cut a portion of the truck’s top off. From there, a tow truck helped to remove the truck from under the bridge, Conklin said.

The roadway was completely closed until about 9:10 a.m., and trains traveling on Track 3 were slowed to 15 mph to allow firefighters to work from the bridge, above the truck, Conklin said.

In addition to Westport firefighters, Westport police and representatives from Metro-North were on the scene, Conklin said.

“As a reminder to all truck operators, know the height of your vehicle and take note of the bridge height restrictions prior to passing under them,” he said in a the statement.

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