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Over-Height Penske Truck Tears Roof on Soldiers Field Road Bridge

Crews are removing the damaged vehicle from eastbound Soldiers Field Road while the closure continues and traffic is delayed near the Boston University Bridge.

Overview

  • An over-height Penske rental truck struck a low railroad bridge on eastbound Soldiers Field Road near the Boston University Bridge, ripping off the truck’s roof.
  • Video from the scene circulated showing the roof torn away and heavy damage to the top of the truck.
  • Eastbound lanes were closed after the strike and crews remain on site working to remove the vehicle and clear the roadway.
  • Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone was injured, and initial reports say injury status remains unclear.
  • The collision slowed the morning commute and echoes a recurring pattern of over-height trucks hitting low-clearance bridges in the Storrow Drive/Soldiers Field Road corridor.