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A busy highway remains partially-closed days after a truck collided with bridges

The Cunningham Hwy remains partially-closed days after a truck collided with three bridges in Ipswich.

generic and TMR and roadworks and sign
generic and TMR and roadworks and sign

THE Cunningham Hwy remains partially-closed days after a truck collided with three bridges in Ipswich.

Transport and Main Roads reported the highway at Abedare Street remained reduced to one lane in both directions for emergency roadworks, as of Thursday.

READ MORE: Roads remain closed as TMR investigates bridge damage

A Queensland Police Spokesman said police had not fined or charged anyone in relation to the incident at this stage.

Damage to the Redbank Plains Road bridge after it was struck by a truck carrying an excavator.
Damage to the Redbank Plains Road bridge after it was struck by a truck carrying an excavator.

“There is nothing on our system just yet but that may come later down the track when all the repairs and everything is done and dusted,” the spokesman said.

“Barriers are still erected and signage is still in place.”

READ MORE: Highway closed following bridge strikes

It is understood the truck was carrying an excavator on the highway when it struck three bridges between Dinmore and Blackstone.

The incident was reported to have happened at 10.20am on Monday.

Read more news by Ebony Graveur.

Originally published as A busy highway remains partially-closed days after a truck collided with bridges

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