Trapped driver rescued from semi hanging over Louisville bridge | FULL RESCUE

A harrowing scene as a semi-truck was left hanging over the Second Street Bridge in Louisville on Friday.
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[@claylyons6447]

Unbelievable.... First responders are true heros.

[@jasonoram4596]

@@richardbobby4992 but if someone breaks into your house, you will still call 911. 🤣

[@hdhxhebdh]

Ya they need raise after this save !

[@Weezy1975]

@@richardbobby4992 Stop!

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

@richardbobby4992 It's not pc to refer to the looters, carjackers, thieves, arsonist, muggers as pigs...the correct term is thugs.

[@joshuaknight311]

They show up after the crime committed ​@@jasonoram4596

[@DonIsadick-mf3gv]

I'm a trucker and wow. Total heros working here.

[@theduchess9019]

*heroes

[@DonIsadick-mf3gv]

@@theduchess9019 are you korecting my smelling?

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@theduchess9019 Sigh. Please Karen another time.

[@martehoudesheldt5885]

do ya think there is any foam left in the seat?

[@hungsolow7090]

Its their job knuckle head a well paying job with supreme benefits , their not doing it for free

[@The.chronic.connoisseur]

I watched this live it was crazy! Thank God we have Heros like that around to save us when things go bad.

[@lynncollver6067]

Thank You Jesus Christ for miracles miracles ❤❤

[@pyootchnich]

Praise goes to the first responders.

[@debbiepeirce7509]

That’s there job

[@WastrelWay]

Heroes who have to do the job all by themselves. Why are those people standing around after he gets above the deck of the bridge? They need to reach out and get him and the truck driver to safety. Maybe the perspective is messed up and he is too far away, but they are still just standing around. What are they doing, shooting videos?

[@robertlane3513]

@@WastrelWay you are a nut case they do stuff in a safe order much more than you would understand. you should just keep your fingers in your Nose.

[@jt4061]

The unsung hero of the day is the fifth wheel on that truck 🙌🏽

[@kendalls.358]

I think it was the rear axles that saved the day.

[@kendalls.358]

I stand corrected. It was the king pin that held.

[@plusblood5101]

What brand is that fifth wheel tire It stayed inflated and held the truck during the left turn

[@deet4895]

​@@plusblood5101 A fifth wheel isn't an actual wheel my guy. 😅

[@jt4061]

@@plusblood5101 fifth wheel is just a term used by truckers use for the mechanism that connects to a trailer. So the fifth wheel has jaws that lock around the kingpin of a trailer and that’s how it stays connected during transit and doesn’t detach

[@juliepeterson6639]

I also saw this live. I could barely breathe, and I cried when they got them back in safely. Heights terrify me! Praise God for this miracle.

[@theduchess9019]

LOL! Why did your stupid imaginary friend in the sky allow the truck to get off the road int he first place? Can you explain that one to me?

[@stravis3269]

​@@theduchess9019 common sense. The rescue team member that was listed is obviously named Jeffery God. He has been on the crew for 3 years

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

​@theduchess9019 why are you so frigging rude!!!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

You're right. It was a miracle they got him out

[@perry8322]

You cried, I was shaking I could not even eat my fish fry. I don’t wanna see no person die he was trying to make a living for his family. We all make mistakes in life, but this would’ve gave me a heart attack if I was in that truck.

[@KINDAtheexpert7608]

I was at the children’s hospital downtown for my wife’s last ultrasound and we were headed toward this bridge when a wall of cops blocked the bridge and had to turn around. Crazy stuff. So glad the lady is okay🤞❤️ huge thank you to the man who saved her life. TRUE HERO

[@mortalclown3812]

❤ Congrats on the new bambino!

[@andthatsthewayitis4173]

Yes! Congratulations!

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

Congratulations on your new addition 👏

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

love you

[@SpiritMover314]

What was the ultrasound for?

[@charlesbrown5505]

That is an incredible king pin on the trailer as well as the horseshoe connection on the tractor! Blessings to all the responders!

[@jac6362]

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like maybe the rear axle might be hung up on the catwalk too. Either way... both are doing something they weren't designed to do.

[@martehoudesheldt5885]

ah yes they are but only when new and properly maintained.@@jac6362

[@TruthHurts2u]

@@jac6362 They were designed to hold thousands of pounds and not release. I say they did exactly what they were designed to do.

[@practicalguy973]

Absolutely nothing for a kingpin to hold the tractor. Keep in mind they pull and hold trailers that are 80'0000 lbs when full to the max!

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@practicalguy973very true but the force on the king pin at that point is still impressive

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

That risky fire department rescuer is more than courageous he is special. The truck driver had an Angel on her shoulder ..she is blessed that truck could have fell into the river ..it is a miracle that it caught on the bridge.

[@paulmacklin3125]

But god who is rich in mercy he had her on his mind today

[@theduchess9019]

LOL! Did the angel make her lose control of the truck too? How does this work? Hard to follow with the moronic stories you religious nutcases make up!

[@claraht.6999]

​@paulmacklin3125 Father is our true hero, Yes, his MERCY 🥺 save lives. God with us......Isaiah 7:14(KJV)

[@revenge4468]

That's the truth. I've never seen anything like this.

[@hungsolow7090]

So if she died that means god hates her ?

[@kathyrama4570]

So happy for the Rescuer and the Driver. God bless both of them.

[@TruthHurts2u]

Didn't god put the driver there? If anything the rescuers went against your god's plan.

[@rhondahug7619]

Hallelujah. My heart goes out to this driver. That had to be absolutely terrifying. So glad she is safe. Am literally crying for this woman. God bless her safe rescue.

[@jjsrt8]

Her career is over and she was probably fined and may even get sued.

[@ksol1460tv]

@@jjsrt8For trying to avoid an asshole who'd just caused a huge collision and ended up spinning out of control into opposing traffic? Hardly.

[@charoletteduffy6797]

@@ksol1460tvthey almost always blame the Truck drivers which is why there is a shortage and also why my husband keeps a GoPro active on his truck at all times you wouldn’t believe how many ass whole cut them off slam on breaks etc not knowing the whole time they need so many feet to stop It really should be illegal

[@ksol1460tv]

​@@charoletteduffy6797Agreed, I've seen videos showing shitheads pulling things like that! Your husband is very wise to be prepared!

[@tommurphy4307]

thats why God gave us first responders

[@emilyard7636]

I’m so relieved that they are safe 😢❤

[@russelltcranford]

THOSE FIREFIGHTERS ARE SOME BRAVE AND TALENTED FOLKS! SOMETIMES I THINK THEY ARE ANGELS !❤️🙏🏾😇

[@kristimcclary1773]

Now that is a super HERO folks! The real deal.....

[@cvx5422]

I can’t believe the cab is still attached

[@josephgriffin1065]

It pulls around a fifty thousand pound load, the tractor only weighs 14-15 thousand tops.

[@2131garage]

Hello, the pin connector also is jammed closed. With all the pressure holding it I’m sure that helped keep the truck dangle

[@Dan-yk6sy]

@@josephgriffin1065 I've seen crashes where the cab gets knocked off the frame, that driver is so freaking lucky.

[@ezduzit4009]

Whoever made that king pin is one of the biggest heros here

[@brucearron8798]

Great dane trailer

[@howardthompson4844]

Semi trailer king pins can withstand 200,000 lbs. That's why truck and trailer are still together.

[@tommurphy4307]

we don't have a lot of physics buffs here- this is youtube

[@mortalclown3812]

Almost all of these comments are so supportive and kind. These are the Americans we truly are. Please let's remember we're in this together. Take care, brothers and sisters. Paz y luz to all 💫

[@Bimmer_MD]

The most underrated comment that I've ever seen! 🥲👌

[@Ppamelapam]

I am a truck driver and I need everyone to understand something…the truck is attached and held on solely by a latch that is holding a king pin approximately the size of a fist or smaller. This is AMAZING to say the least that the latch didn’t release. That woman had an angel keeping her. Once I really looked at the scene pictures all I could do is cry. I know she was terrified!!!!

[@tommurphy4307]

how much does a loaded trailer weigh? not so 'AMAZING'

[@Bryndela]

@@tommurphy4307 Did you even read what they wrote? Nothing to do with the weight in the trailer, but the connection between the trailer and cab. that kind or strain on it isn't normal and it's a miracle it held. Beyond that, there's no way that the center of gravity on the trailer is on the road side of the rail. Not tilted at that angle. It seems it got wedged in the beams of the bridge and that's the only thing that save the truck from going over.

[@chase715]

@@Bryndela He never cared to read it because his whole goal was to find something to b!tch about.

[@brianhoppenrath8379]

Tractor weighs 12,000, driver should be fired, 35moh and failed to maintain control, crossing 2 lanes of traffic and a pedestrian walkway and the pickup hit her left side, normally you would go right, not left.

[@cmkar8830]

​@@brianhoppenrath8379 If you read other articles about this, the driver said that when she was hit, the steering gave out and she lost control. She was taught you keep straight. The person who hit her was charged, as he was driving with a suspended license and other drivers said he was weaving in and out of cars before he hit her. He's at fault.

[@karenmessinger9609]

The driver had an angel watching over her. Thank you God!!

[@hungsolow7090]

So what about other people that died today ? No angels for them ?

[@karenmessinger9609]

@@hungsolow7090 Did they have a risky rescue like this woman?

[@USCG.Brennan]

I can't imagine all the prayers that were being said during this awful situation and I'm sure she was praying hard too! A big "hat's off" to all the Emergency Responders here!!

[@TruthHurts2u]

Yeah some people just like to waste time doing irrelevant and useless rituals so they can pretend they're doing something useful, helpful or effective when they're not really doing anything. I spent the time rubbing my rabbits foot while saying the alphabet song over and over. I'm sure I was the one who saved that guy because what I did was far more proactive, decisive and effective than any prayers because they were saved just after I started doing this.

[@butterflysmile348]

@TruthHurts2u Stupid 🤡. Crawl back under your rock, it's waiting for you with your rabbits foot.

[@cmkar8830]

​​@@TruthHurts2u And what's funny about what you're saying is the firefighter said to her while rescuing her , "Are you a praying woman?" And she is. The two of them were praying together during the rescue. If you don't believe me read other articles about this situation.

[@chriscash4118]

Holy King Pin , Lucky they are so strong . They are only 3 inch in diameter and 5 inch long and thats all that is holding that truck to the trailer .

[@Jtex95]

Ya. It probably helped that it was a day cab. Truck with a sleeper might have ended differently.

[@conniekemple8965]

Thank goodness there are firefighters and other specialists trained to do this work. Thank you everyone.

[@amyproudfoot6611]

Amen 🙌

[@onemischiefmaker7032]

I'm glad the driver made it out alive, Thank you Louisville fire and rescue. You all are much very appreciated!!!!

[@TruthHurts2u]

WOW! Someone who thanks the people who were actually responsible for helping the driver instead of thanking some imaginary deity.

[@vincebowling1778]

Holy crap!! Just like the reporters said, I couldn’t imagine staring down at the river for an hour or better not knowing if you were gonna slip. That Firefighter is a hero!!

[@brownpsy496]

A true miracle--------God showing off and letting us know that He is still in the miracle business.❤️

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

The same god that let it happen and terrify the driver and put other's lives at risk?! Yeah, that god is a monster.

[@stravis3269]

​@@QuestionThingsUseLogicyes common sense, the rescuers name is Jeffrey God obviously. He has been with the crew for 3+ years. Coincidence but Jeff does not praise the bible

[@young57734]

Amen

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

@@stravis3269 all praises to the rescuers!! What awesome people!!

[@stravis3269]

@@QuestionThingsUseLogic no sir you are awesome . We discussed the event. And all came to conclusion.. The person or people who have sercumbed injuries are those. They must have a fait waiting. My friend God helped out with them folks.. his first name is Jesus.. his friends call him Jeffery

[@whitetiger8652]

Superb rescue and well trained first responders.

[@gordbaker896]

Worst Rescue ever!!!

[@alexmiller5302]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 AMEN 🙏 ✝️ I'm a Truck Driver myself 12yrs and that's EXACTLY EXACTLY what I said

[@davidsanders7211]

Bravo..

[@whitetiger8652]

44 years for me brothers.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@gordbaker896 Says the sofa ninja helping no one. Pretty sad display, bro. 100% Karen behavior.

[@lucien4980]

What a hero. What a stud.

[@tbone6977]

This is incredible, it's a "real life" demonstration of just how important a human's life is to any First Responder! This Men/Women deserve more recognition and respect than... that of which, They, get!

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Thank God everyone is ok. 🙏🙏

[@paulmacklin3125]

Thanks for the people that helped rescued her

[@teriw56]

Give that crane operator a raise.

[@mortalclown3812]

Was thinking about how gingerly they have to move such enormous equipment. Mad skills.

[@eriksand9262]

What crane operator?

[@hungsolow7090]

Give the person that installed the king pin a raise

[@gstringalation]

And that current is rolling right now…..very blessed to be alive…

[@paulmacklin3125]

God was with you thank you for saving her life

[@amfwelsh]

Engineering, physics and that Gantry more than some sky fairy

[@cmkar8830]

The firefighter and woman who were rescued were praying to God during the rescue. You wouldn't be here if it wasn't for God. If He's not real, then stop blaming Him when things go wrong for you. You can't have it both ways.

[@jamesfox2579]

God blessed that woman and her rescuers!💕🙏💕🙏

[@williamfrederick3849]

God Bless the first responders and their courage 🙏 😊

[@stevepiazza2381]

Simply amazing! When you look in the dictionary under hero, you will see that fireman!

[@RF-ec5bd]

Praise the Lord!

[@michaharmes102]

Praise God she was saved and the first responders (heroes) are also safe!

[@claylyons6447]

Amen. That had to be nerve wracking and scary. I hope the responders get recognition for a job well done.

[@pyootchnich]

Praise goes to the first responders.

[@kingtut5923]

I'm with you , God should of never let this happen@@pyootchnich

[@mywhorled]

​@@kingtut5923as you question God's judgment

[@MG-ot2yr]

@@mywhorled Well yea, if you want to assign praise to some being who could have just otherwise prevented it to begin with, there's some serious lack of judgment on god's part. Apparently he's just sadistic and loves to traumatize people first, then rescue them.

[@michaelkurtz1967]

When you think you had a bad day.............think if them. Great rescue!

[@cardinalstar2048]

AI could never do this job! God bless these first responders 🙏

[@bethedmonds9635]

Thank God she's safe. Thanks to all the rescue team for doing an outstanding job.😭

[@TruthHurts2u]

What did god do? Your god put the driver there. The rescue team saved them *despite* your god.

[@kennymartin379]

G0D WAS HERE praying for the man and everyone involved ❤❤❤❤

[@HZ-ef5ks]

Thank God that female driver and the firefighter made it onto the bridge safely. WOW!!! He was a true Hero today!!! 🛐🙏🛐🙏👏👏👏👏👏

[@allennezi1674]

What’s amazing is the trailer held up the weight of the entire unit keeping it from going into the river. Thank god they were able to rescue the driver and everyone is safe now because of the actions of the rescue fire department team.

[@Paul-fq4mm]

That's what I thought very lucky

[@tommurphy4307]

and the river was spared from the pollution from the wreck

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Thank God for brave first responders👍♥️ So glad everyone is ok.

[@l.a.raustadt518]

As a retired semi driver this would be very scary for driver and the firemen involved. Great job!

[@tommurphy4307]

you have to be a retired semi driver to know that was scary- OK

[@AW-jx4td]

Wow, wow!!! What a frightening situation! What a hero! Hopefully, in the future, we will be able to receive recognition! There were many involved in that driver's rescue! Very thankful for the outcome!!

[@carriedumont4865]

What an amazing rescue! That man that rescued the truck driver is a true hero!! He deserves a huge acknowledgment for his bravery!❤❤❤I need to also include how all first responders are true hero’s! Thank you for all you do.😊

[@martehoudesheldt5885]

they train for this . that's what they do. but still good job.

[@lindakemper8535]

Prayers and thanks for the fire dept doing a remarkable recovery

[@jameshallwachs6317]

YIKES. 😬 Thank God he's OK!

[@danbonner7614]

It was a female truck driver - she

[@Tipperary757]

Kudos to RESCUERS. Wow. Dangerous!! Well done. This would be my worst nightmare dangling off a bridge.

[@thomengel9720]

Kudos to all the emergency personnel, especially the fireman that put his own life at risk to get the driver to safety.

[@Unduplicatable]

The fact that nobody called a wrecker or two as anchors is criminal!

[@sandigrace2271]

They probably anchored the truck to the ladder truck or engine. There probably wasn't time to wait for a wrecker.

[@eriksand9262]

The fire department more than likely anchored the truck to the bridge, and the ladder truck. Tow trucks aren’t allowed to run emergency. So who knows how long it would have taken for one to show up.

[@luzpuente6162]

The Rescuer is a HERO!!!May God Bless Him & his Team abundantly! 💫💫💫✝️❤️🙌🏽

[@yardsaleuw3075]

Had no idea the 5th wheel hitch could hold that much weight. That is amazing. How lucky can you get.

[@account4info]

It'll hold a loaded trailer up in the air too, they are extremely strong. When a trailer flips over, it takes the truck with it instead of breaking free.

[@OToole2.0]

Thank God and thank the heroic rescuer!

[@bluesmoke8826]

Man that is one fortunate driver 😢

[@SAHamel_]

great respect to all who contributed to this rescue especially to the firefighter who went forward and rappelled down to rescue the driver.

[@tyriesingletary3270]

Glad she’s safe as a person that doesn’t care for heights I can imagine it was terrifying just dangling there glad the truck held in place

[@steveb6371]

Excellent operation of the ladder truck! Truly a professional!

[@Done832]

Hero so true! Thank God.

[@theaterlightman89]

As a fellow Sysco driver; glad they are safe. And pray they wernt on their phone

[@richardbobby4992]

So what if she was on the phone? No one cares if your little safety man gets bent out of shape.

[@someperson7]

​@@richardbobby4992Safety man would be the least of your troubles.

[@MusicAlexJohnson]

​@@richardbobby4992 LMAO what???

[@mizzury54]

why do you have to throw the phone in your comment ? You have zero evidence that it was even a possible cause

[@theaterlightman89]

@richardbobby4992 all I'm saying is if she was on her phone, she'd be liable rather than sysco. When comes down to it, they're gonna review her pretrip, make sure her tires were in spec and every thing... thats the cost of being a professional driver for a global company.

[@thedeplorable8370]

God grabbed that truck and said: Not today, my child. God bless the responders and bless that man with any healing.

[@billyturner2396]

Why did God let it happen in the first place

[@bbrcummins1984]

​@@billyturner2396 You be you and let others be themselves, little William

[@aubreywhaley7729]

Just from you saying that a tear dropped

[@MG-ot2yr]

Oh good grief, god must be really sick to terrorize people then rescue them instead of just preventing it from happening to begin with.

[@thedeplorable8370]

@billytuner do you give God the priase when the rains come for the crops? Do you give Him the glory for roof over your head in the cold weather? The internet that let’s you see and learn? Do you tithe your 10% every week, so you can tell God that you trust Him and are thankful for His teachings and the opportunities in your life? For the good times, and the bad times, God is in control! So before you are quick to throw the finger and assign blame in the bad times, answer how many times did you thank God for the good times, and what dues did you give to God?

[@michellemcmillan1795]

Thank God she's ok

[@pyootchnich]

Thanks to the first responders.

[@mywhorled]

​@@pyootchnichit's a team effort. Praise goes to God. Thanks goes to first responders.

[@tommurphy4307]

and Her Majesty is fine, as well

[@lindsaymoore3534]

Praises to God! The driver wasn't killed! Also praises to God for the rescue teams in their efficiency!

[@patriciasmith3973]

Everyone working together to make it happen regardless of religious or political differences. Awesome!

[@young57734]

She was protected by an angel until the hero got there. Amazing training and courage!!!

[@juanmanolex]

Trailer literally had his back

[@hdhxhebdh]

Her* back 😊

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

Or the back of the cabin!

[@limpingpicklepickle]

THANK YOU first responders!!!!

[@jodiceygame]

Blessed mother, I pray for that drivers sanity, spiritual safety

[@cased19]

Amazing how strong the king pin between that truck and trailer is to be holding on like that. Great work by those responders!

[@tommurphy4307]

RIGHT? i thought they were made of ravioli.....

[@imy5279]

That driver must have been saying lots of prayers! And her prayers were answered!!! My gosh. I have a lot of respect for Truck drivers and the first responders ❤ to all of them! Wow

[@richardmckessy6593]

Kudos to the manufacturer of the fifth wheel and king pin of that rig.

[@therealjayseh]

LOL

[@wildlifeonwheels4236]

@@therealjaysehlol what?? This funny to you?

[@blinderII]

OMG...i couldn't imagine! Kudos to these rescuers!! Well done!

[@lisasmith8200]

I believe it’s time for a raise to all involved!

[@marissafisher6166]

Prayers for all involved 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@anthonyturner1808]

Well done

[@sofializzy4519]

God bless these HEROES! ❤🙏

[@normaburrage8854]

Great job of Rescue 👍

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Great work to all that were involved in saving this persons life 🙏🚒🚓🚑 !!

[@docasioe]

The goodness of humanity at a high level. May God bless those who risk their lives to save others.

[@hdhxhebdh]

God bless the herro and her 😊❤

[@user-yy9kh7eu1d]

i work for a tow company in chicago and you guys are bad ass . i wouldnt want that job ! nice job

[@isabellac1117]

This is WHY we must assure our Fire/Paramedics/EMTs stay well funded. HEROS! I’m still having a panic episode…. I am so glad the driver is safe

[@cjvaill1339]

Prayers for the truck driver and the super heroes!

[@kevinkinney5445]

Outstanding rescue! 👏👏👏

[@user-cq4kw1eo9z]

God bless all of them❤

[@limpingpicklepickle]

THIS is a hero, folks!!! 👏

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

That king pin held like a champ

[@wanir]

Props to the Fire Department 🚒 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 👏

[@robhull7056]

EPIC Rescue!! God bless all first responders!!!

[@burdinefox]

Heroes ❤. Prayers for her recovery.

[@Charlie24pr]

Unbelievable thank god we have hero 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@danevannett3804]

Wow the absolute best outcome out of the worst situation. Stellar job by the fire rescue folks.

[@Hklbrries]

OMG! Looks like it’s taking forever! Brave rescuers! Hopefully the driver will be OK.

[@99skyroxx]

Wow, great work Rescue!!!

[@bobelliott2748]

Well done Louisville FD!

[@db90990]

Wow ✝️ ☝️God bless the rescue team & the truck driver

[@sprinklesnfrosting6571]

Great footage!! Thank u!!!

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Thanks to God! Amen