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Concord Covered Bridge Struck by Truck

(WGN 10-33-02)

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October 29, 2013 Marbleton, GA - The Concord Covered Bridge was struck by a U-Haul truck on Monday as it attempted to pass through the low clearance bridge.

As of Monday afternoon the truck was still in the bridge. There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident.

The Concord Covered Bridge, also known as the Nickajack Covered Bridge, was built in 1872 and crosses the Nickajack Creek. The bridge is 131 feet long, 16 feet wide and a low clearance of 7 feet.

Here is the link to the story from WXIA-TV Atlanta: Truck Strikes Concord Covered Bridge.

Concord Covered Bridge , Marbletown GA
Concord Bridge - WGN 10-33-02
Photo by Lisette Keating 4/20/2004

 

[Our thanks to Tom Keating for sharing the story - Ed.]

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