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18-wheeler falls off southwest-side bridge, causes lane closures

Investigators say the driver may have lost control due to the slick roads. The passenger of the rig was taken to a hospital.
Credit: KENS 5 staff

SAN ANTONIO — A big rig fell off a highway bridge Tuesday night, causing a few main lanes to be blocked off, officials say.

At about 10:32 p.m., officers were called to the southbound lanes of IH-35 and New Laredo Highway. 

Upon arrival, they found an 18-wheeler that had fallen off the bridge. Investigators say the driver may have lost control due to the slick roads.

The passenger of the rig was taken to a hospital. It doesn't appear that anybody was seriously injured.

Credit: TxDOT Transguide

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