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Camper being hauled by truck becomes at least 77th vehicle to hit historic bridge in Long Grove

26.08.2026 16:29 1 min 1 source РУС
Lake and McHenry County Scanner ISL
Camper being hauled by truck becomes at least 77th vehicle to hit historic bridge in Long Grove
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A camper being towed by a pickup truck struck the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove, Illinois, on Tuesday evening, marking at least the 77th such incident since 2018. The collision occurred around 5:05 p.m. as the truck traveled westbound on Robert Parker Coffin Road. The top of the camper hit the bridge's struts, causing minor damage. The bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been repeatedly struck by oversized vehicles despite warning signs.

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