Incredible footage: CCTV captures alarming SEQ bridge strikes
An incredible compilation of CCTV footage shows the moment oblivious drivers smash their vehicles into South East Queensland bridges and protection beams. WATCH NOW
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Incredible footage showing drivers crashing into low-lying bridges and protection beams has been released by Queensland Rail in a fresh bid to educate drivers about the dangers of the height and load of their vehicles.
Queensland Rail Head of South East Queensland Scott Riedel said the message “size matters – know your trucking height” was more important than ever, after damage caused by a collision with the Brockhurst Road rail bridge at Nambour last month.
“Queensland Rail immediately began work to rectify this issue. However, the bridge strike meant that rail traffic on the Sunshine Coast line was halted between Yandina and Nambour for seven days,” Mr Riedel said.
“All because of the actions of one driver, hundreds of customers were impacted and vital freight services, as well as our Travel Train services, were disrupted.”
In 2022, 60 bridge strikes were recorded across Queensland Rail’s network.
“It’s too many,” Mr Riedel said.
“Every single bridge and beam strike is avoidable.
“Our message is clear: know the height and load of your vehicle and steer clear of rail bridges where your vehicle is over height.”
Queensland Rail has rolled out a refreshed bridge strike campaign across the South East, targeting both professional drivers of high vehicles and those who drive caravans or rental trucks.
Originally published as Incredible footage: CCTV captures alarming SEQ bridge strikes
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