Queensland Rail is pleading with drivers to know the height and load of their vehicles after a terrifying bridge strike at Corinda, which resulted in a truck tipping over and narrowly missing a passing car.
The incident occurred at Oxley Road, Corinda approximately 12:50pm today (Wednesday, 16 October).
The bridge impacted is on the Tennyson line, which means passenger trains have experienced only minor impacts.
However, several freight trains were delayed as a result.
In the 2023/24 financial year, there were 369 rail bridge or protection beam strikes recorded with 360 the year before.
Oxley Road, Corinda was in the top five most struck in the 2023/24 financial year.
As stated by Queensland Rail Head of South East Queensland Neil Backer:
"Bridge strikes are extremely dangerous for the driver of the over-height vehicle, other road users, train drivers and the passengers on the train.
"Bridge strikes are also very disruptive. When there's a bridge strike, rail traffic is halted, and our teams carefully inspect it to ensure it's safe for trains to operate.
"We're pleading with drivers of large vehicles, like trucks, caravans or loaded trailers, to plan their route, obey the road signs and signals and know their height.
"Every strike has the potential to cause harm and they are completely avoidable if drivers pay attention and plan their route."
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