A semi-truck trailer was damaged when it became stuck under a train viaduct, causing traffic delays in Deerfield in a location that has been plagued with similar past incidents.
The Deerfield Police Department responded just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of Deerfield Road and Park Avenue in Deerfield.
A semi-truck pulling a trailer attempted to drive westbound under the train overpass just south of the Deerfield Metra station.
The trailer, which was over the posted height requirement, sustained significant damage in the incident.
The semi-truck was disconnected from the trailer and was not stuck under the bridge.
Officers shut down Deerfield Road in both directions from Chestnut Street to Robert York Avenue.
Ernie’s Wrecker Service was called to the scene and began the process of removing the trailer.
The Deerfield Police Department asked motorists to avoid the area for nearly two hours.
No injuries were reported. Officers reopened the roadway once the scene was cleared by around 6:15 p.m.
Numerous semi-trailers have become stuck under the same viaduct in recent years.